THE PUNISHER [2004]

This Is Not Revenge. 

It's Punishment!

[Frank Castle]: It's been five months since my family was killed. 

I don't see ONE man in jail. 

[Police Chief Morris]: Obviously you're upset... 

[Frank Castle]: Upset? Is that the word? 

I used to get upset. 

When I got a flat tire, when a plane was delayed. 

I used to get 'upset' when the Yankees won the series. 

So if that's what upset means, what am I feeling now? 

If you know the word, tell me because I don't. 

[Joan]: I know what it's like. 

I know what it's like to make your memories go away. 

You can make new memories; good ones. 

Good memories can save your life. 

[The Punisher]: I'm not what you're lookin' for.  

[singing] I can hear what you're thinking. 

All your doubts and fears. 

And if you look in my eyes, in time you'll find the reason I'm here. 

And in time, all things shall pass away. 

In time, you may come back some day, to live once more or die once more. 

In time, your time will be no more

...

Like that song? I wrote that for you. I'm gonna sing it at your funeral. 

[Harry Heck]

You were right. Good memories can save your life. 

[Frank Castle]

I leave this as a declaration of intent, so no one will be confused. 

One: 'Si vis pacem, para bellum.' 

Latin. 

Boot Camp Sergeant made us recite it like a prayer. 

'Si vis pacem, para bellum - If you want peace, prepare for war.'

Two: Frank Castle is dead. 

He died with his family. 

Three: in certain extreme situations, the law is inadequate. 

In order to shame its inadequacy, it is necessary to act outside the law. 

To pursue... natural justice. 

This is not vengeance. 

Revenge is not a valid motive, it's an emotional response. 

No, not vengeance. 

Punishment. 

[The Punisher]

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