In Sherman’s March, Ross’s mentor Charleen says the memorable line, “Well, you never solve everything, Ross. You never solve everything. The only thing you've got is a chance for a few passionate hits. You see how foolish it all is. You see what the army comes to. The bunkers, the island, the burned-out house. Hell, it's all a tragedy. It's just a matter of how you get through it. And the most interesting way to get through it is to say, ‘I can't help it. I'm full of passion and I'm gonna die this moment. It's the only way to pretend you're alive.