The Things They Carried-
"One single item might be a necessity for one person but sentimental to another."
"Some item are carried to comfort an individual rather than keeping him from dying."

Love-
"At times love can be more of a distraction than do any good."
"War is not the place for love to occur."

Spin-
"Friendship is key to leading a succesful life."
"Memories will never leave you whether they are good or bad."

On The Rainy River-
"Split second desicions are not always the most inteligent desicions you will ever make."

Enemies-
"People who are your enemies at one point can be your best freind in a time of crisis."

Friends-
"During times when you need your friends the most it's hard to put one of them to rest."

How to Tell a True War Story-
"When telling a family that a loved one died it's easier to just tell them a lie about how it happened."

The Dentist-
"When going to a professional let him do the desicion making."

Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong-
"War isn't a good place for untrained civilians to be."

Stockings-
"WHile in a time of crisis wierd items can comfort people."

Church-
"Not all civilians in a war zone are enemies."

The Man I Killed-
"In a life or death situation someone is bound to die."

Ambush-
"It's not always best to tell the truth to family members."

Style-
"It's easy to get someone riled up in a time when tension is high."

Speaking of Courage-
"You can't always live up to the expectations of others."

Notes-
"War can mess up a persons mind."

In the Field-
"When a friend is killed it's better to see the body dead than to not know for sure."

Good Form-
"There aren't always words to describe how you feel."

Field Trip-
"It's hard to explain how you feel when visiting a place of death."

The Ghost Soldiers-
"It's easier to get even then to get mad."

Night Life-
"Not all people are comfortable living in the dark."

The Lives of the Dead-
"The people you love will always be with you."