In a war there are many moments for compassion and tender action. There are many moments for ruthless action - what is often called ruthless...."

"In a war there are many moments for compassion and tender action. There are many moments for ruthless action - what is often called ruthless - what may in many circumstances be only clarity, seeing clearly what there is to be done and doing it, directly, quickly, awake, looking at it." - Willard, Apocalypse Now

I recently mentioned that there was a great deal of aesthetically pleasing visuals in the film.
Here's one of my favorite shots.
It ought to be a painting.