# 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:** ![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:** [January 3, 2025, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/6644 "2025-01-03T21:32:57Z")

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And, because I’ve never been one to play it safe, I choose to try.

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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:** [January 4, 2025, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/6645 "2025-01-04T01:59:27Z")

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And yes, he’s a charming man… but I’m involved with someone.

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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:** [January 4, 2025, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/6646 "2025-01-04T02:21:01Z")

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Did he say _Wesley?_ The _boy?_

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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:** [January 4, 2025, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/6647 "2025-01-04T02:54:45Z")

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Riker: “And who will tuck him in at night?”  
Wesley: “Come _on,_ commander.”  
Worf: “I will accept that responsibility.”  
Troi: “Well, we know he’ll get his sleep.”

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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:** [January 4, 2025, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/6648 "2025-01-04T12:38:36Z")

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I need to talk about this; I have to justify what’s happened — what I’ve _done_ — at least to myself.

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**Author:** ![Dendarii\_Dame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbce88/32.png) [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2025, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/6649 "2025-01-04T15:34:03Z")

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All personnel are required to vacate areas that are undergoing reconstruction.

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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:** [January 4, 2025, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/6650 "2025-01-04T15:49:17Z")

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You really are a scamp, aren’t you? Do you actually think I’d stay here?

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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:** [January 4, 2025, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/6651 "2025-01-04T23:55:20Z")

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“Who’s watching Tolar?”  
“I locked him in his quarters. I also left him with the distinct impression that if he attempted to force the lock open, it may explode.”  
“I hope that’s just an impression.”  
“It’s best not to dwell on such minuitae.”

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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:** [January 5, 2025, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/6652 "2025-01-05T01:17:59Z")

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“You’re _insane._ You think you can kill a cop and get away with it?”

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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:** [January 5, 2025, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/6653 "2025-01-05T04:04:42Z")

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In _déjà vu_, you only think you’re repeating events. We actually are.

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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:** [January 5, 2025, 11:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/6654 "2025-01-05T11:35:31Z")

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Pretty soon we’ll be singing duets.

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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:** [January 5, 2025, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/6655 "2025-01-05T17:19:14Z")

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“I want you to know I have the utmost respect for the law.”

[punches the cop]

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**Author:** ![Dendarii\_Dame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbce88/32.png) [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/6656 "2025-01-05T17:23:48Z")

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When I have a problem I can’t figure out, I ask my dad.

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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:** [January 5, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/6657 "2025-01-05T17:25:46Z")

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That is, ironically, what this is about.

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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:** [January 5, 2025, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/6658 "2025-01-05T20:00:04Z")

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Aft torpedoes, FIRE!

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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:** [January 5, 2025, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/6659 "2025-01-05T20:13:20Z")

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BELAY THAT ORDER! There’s something wrong with the captain; I’m taking command of this vessel.

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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:** [January 5, 2025, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/6660 "2025-01-05T21:21:38Z")

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I see two traitors before us.

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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:** [January 5, 2025, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/6661 "2025-01-05T21:27:34Z")

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But who are we?

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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:** [January 5, 2025, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/6662 "2025-01-05T21:38:30Z")

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We are KLINGONS! We do not _dirty_ ourselves with _filthy_ ledgers looking for some _financial_ trick!

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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:** [January 6, 2025, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/6663 "2025-01-06T03:59:21Z")

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To date, we have encountered 2,085 conspicuous examples of the number 3.

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