# Random Star Trek Quotes

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112>\
**Category:** Thread Games\
**Tags:** star-trek-paramount\
**Created:** [September 10, 2014, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112 "2014-09-10T20:43:41Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [August 10, 2023, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/4744 "2023-08-10T21:48:47Z")

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We are now in violation of treaty.

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**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2023, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/4745 "2023-08-11T01:14:39Z")

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Imperfection must be sterlized.

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**Author:** ![phs3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8491ac/32.png) [@phs3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phs3)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2023, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/4746 "2023-08-11T02:15:05Z")

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ITYM:

“There is no third planet now.”

“Don’t you think I know that? There was…there was. That thing…destroyed it…I heard them…four hundred of my men…calling for help…begging me…and I couldn’t…”

Best. Episode. Ever.

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**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2023, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/4747 "2023-08-11T02:16:13Z")

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DAVID: Well, don’t have kittens. Genesis is going to work. They’ll remember you in one breath with Newton, Einstein, Surak.  
CAROL: Thanks a lot. No respect from my offspring.  
DAVID: Par for the course.

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2023, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/4748 "2023-08-11T03:39:18Z")

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> [@phs3](#):
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> ITYM:
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> “There is no third planet now.”
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> “Don’t you think I know that? There was…there was. That thing…destroyed it…I heard them…four hundred of my men…calling for help…begging me…and I couldn’t…”
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> Best. Episode. Ever.

The remastered version is even better! Great sfx, much better than the original.

In play:

NO KILL I

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**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2023, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/4749 "2023-08-11T03:46:09Z")

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This news really changes everything  
I can’t believe how wrong I’ve been  
Convinced myself we shared the same feelings  
I won’t make that mistake again

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**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2023, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/4750 "2023-08-11T05:02:19Z")

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> [@phs3](#):
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> ITYM: “There is no third planet now.”

No, the line was/is “There is no ‘third planet’!” Delivered with blunt finality.

Kirk always was a master of tact…

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**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2023, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/4751 "2023-08-11T05:14:57Z")

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> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#):
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> Now, if you’ll excuse me, gentlemen, I must attend to my ship. _Au revoir!_

I believe it was “I have a ship to tend to,” echoing Harry Mudd.

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2023, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/4752 "2023-08-11T13:53:50Z")

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'Twas Cyrano Jones, but I take your point.

Shut up, Stella!

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**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2023, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/4753 "2023-08-11T15:32:09Z")

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You are, of course, correct. My mind must have been elsewhere. 😧

“Oh, yes. I know the place!”

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2023, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/4754 "2023-08-11T15:36:19Z")

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More?

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**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2023, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/4755 "2023-08-12T00:56:22Z")

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“I do not understand. I do not wish to see you harmed in any way.”

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**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_waldo_pepper/32/12370_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Waldo_Pepper)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2023, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/4756 "2023-08-12T01:05:38Z")

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“Mister O’Brien says the weapon was in a state of discharge.”

“Perhaps something occurred during transport, Commander.”

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**Post date:** [August 12, 2023, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/4757 "2023-08-12T01:24:35Z")

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“Have you _ever_ won a case?”  
“Winning isn’t everything!”

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2023, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/4758 "2023-08-12T03:22:11Z")

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I demand it. I demand it!

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**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2023, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/4759 "2023-08-12T03:23:42Z")

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"Linguistics background; _you?"_  
“No, but it’s Uhura. Don’t ruin this for me. I will end your life.”

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**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2023, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/4760 "2023-08-12T19:57:01Z")

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So her first name’s Nyota?

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**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2023, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/4761 "2023-08-12T21:52:10Z")

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My… God! Shields. SHIELDS!

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/4762 "2023-08-13T01:22:07Z")

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Lunkhead?!?

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**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\
**Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/4763 "2023-08-13T01:31:12Z")

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There was a young lady from Venus  
Whose body was shaped like a…

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