The Proud and Profane (1956)
William Redfield: Chaplain Lt. (J.G.) Holmes
Quotes
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Chaplain Lt. (jg) Holmes : It must be wonderful to feel that one has lived such a perfect life... that forgiveness has never been necessary.
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Chaplain Lt. (jg) Holmes : Their ruthlessness is not confined to the enemy. They're becoming cruel and treacherous with each other! They need more than flame-throwers and pride in their own superiority. I am here to help them meet that other need.
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Lt. Col. Colin Black : Don't fill them with platitudes and religious superstitions. I want my men to be superstitious about only one thing: when they come face to face with a Jap in the bush, it want them to consider it very bad luck not to kill him first. And I don't want any of this "love thine enemy." If you must quote from the Bible, go to Samuel, "I've pursued my enemies and destroyed them. I did not turn back until I had consumed them." You're in the middle of a war and these men are fighting it!
Chaplain Lt. (jg) Holmes : They're men, not animals. They've got souls!
Lt. Col. Colin Black : Those we left in San Diego.
