American filmmaker Errol Morris is renowned for his in-depth documentaries that explore intricate historical occurrences and individual tales. One of his most well-known quotations discusses the effects and repercussions of getting involved in wars like the Vietnam War.

Morris frequently employs metaphors to make deep points about politics, history, and human nature. He made reference to Lewis Carroll's "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland" in one interview when he likened the US involvement in the Vietnam War to a character falling down a rabbit hole. This metaphor demonstrates how America's entry into the war set it on a course that was full of unanticipated detours and ultimately resulted in great loss and suffering.

Morris suggests that the nation may be on the verge of another such circumstance in order to voice his worries about history repeating itself. He thinks that by using the storytelling and contemplative power of movies like "The Fog of War," people can learn more about these difficult subjects and possibly come to better decisions in the future.

Morris hopes that by provoking viewers to consider historical events critically, his work will help to avert future tragedies of this kind. His documentaries frequently act as a mirror, reflecting society's decisions and outcomes so that it can grow from them.