# 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:** ![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 26, 2025, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/7304 "2025-08-26T03:25:52Z")

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The best I can tell [with the troubles] is that they’re born pregnant. Which seems to be quite a time-saver!

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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:** [August 26, 2025, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/7305 "2025-08-26T15:34:28Z")

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Helm, take evasive action.

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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 27, 2025, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/7306 "2025-08-27T13:36:26Z")

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> [@ekedolphin](#):
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> The best I can tell [with the troubles] is that they’re born pregnant. Which seems to be quite a time-saver!

Damn autocorrect. That, of course, was meant to say “tribbles”.

In play:

I brought something back from Risa… better than chocolate.

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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 27, 2025, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/7307 "2025-08-27T17:22:36Z")

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Our captain needs a vacation.

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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:** [August 28, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/7308 "2025-08-28T14:46:39Z")

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So, we begin.

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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 29, 2025, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/7309 "2025-08-29T03:40:01Z")

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Sela: “I rather enjoy writing. I don’t get to do a lot of it in this job.”

Data: “Perhaps you would be happier in _another_ job.”

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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:** [August 29, 2025, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/7310 "2025-08-29T14:10:24Z")

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A meager price to pay to get you on the throne.

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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 30, 2025, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/7311 "2025-08-30T02:39:53Z")

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Capt. Picard: “We are doing everything in our power to control [the Maquis].”  
Gul Evek: “The fact that my ship was attacked suggests your efforts have met with limited success.”

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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:** [August 30, 2025, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/7312 "2025-08-30T15:44:39Z")

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I will consider that advice.

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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 30, 2025, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/7313 "2025-08-30T18:12:11Z")

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🎵 The Minstrel-boy to the war is gone,

In the ranks of death you’ll find him;

His father’s sword he has girded on,

And his wild harp slung behind him—

“Land of song!” said the warrior-bard,

“Though all the world betrays thee,

One sword, at least, thy rights shall guard,

One faithful harp shall praise thee!” 🎵

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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 31, 2025, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/7314 "2025-08-31T02:15:47Z")

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Perhaps another time.

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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:** [August 31, 2025, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/7315 "2025-08-31T13:36:49Z")

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The question isn’t what you are, it’s who you are.

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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:** [September 1, 2025, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/7316 "2025-09-01T02:41:32Z")

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This goo is you!

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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:** [September 1, 2025, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/7317 "2025-09-01T15:06:12Z")

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First love is always the sweetest, isn’t 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:** [September 1, 2025, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/7318 "2025-09-01T21:11:57Z")

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Tea, Earl Grey, hot.

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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:** [September 1, 2025, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/7319 "2025-09-01T21:17:04Z")

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Milk. Warm. A dash of nutmeg.

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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:** [September 2, 2025, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/7320 "2025-09-02T05:29:27Z")

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Welcome, commander. Please enter. The Prophets await you.

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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:** [September 2, 2025, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/7321 "2025-09-02T18:45:58Z")

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My edge is still not off.

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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:** [September 3, 2025, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/7322 "2025-09-03T04:05:43Z")

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Romulan Commander: “Will you join me for dinner?”  
Spock: “I am honored, Commander. Are the guards also invited?”

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**Post date:** [September 3, 2025, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/7323 "2025-09-03T04:14:03Z")

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TORETH:Major. Welcome to our table.  
TROI (disguised as a Romulan): Commander.  
TORETH: I suggest you try the viinerine. It’s quite good.  
(Troi has no idea what viinerine is. But she takes a bowl and spoons some stuff out onto her plate)  
TORETH: I realise that it’s nothing compared to what you’re accustomed to on Romulus, but you could at least try the viinerine.  
TROI (covering): I’ve smelled better viinerine on prison ships.  
TORETH: No doubt.

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