# 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:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2016, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/1642 "2016-10-17T15:29:47Z")

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Ah, the giants.

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**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2016, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/1643 "2016-10-17T15:41:12Z")

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The very flower of humanity.

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2016, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/1644 "2016-10-17T15:51:21Z")

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There are so few Vulcans left. We cannot afford to ignore each other.

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**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2016, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/1645 "2016-10-17T16:11:11Z")

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…what?.. Doctor…?.. [giggle]

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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:** [October 17, 2016, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/1646 "2016-10-17T17:47:11Z")

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Whoever he is, he sure talks gloomy!

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**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2016, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/1647 "2016-10-17T19:00:39Z")

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Herbert!

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**Author:** ![Find\_Friends](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c37758/32.png) [@Find\_Friends](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Find_Friends)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2016, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/1648 "2016-10-18T16:49:37Z")

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I am not Herbert.

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [October 19, 2016, 11:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/1649 "2016-10-19T11:06:10Z")

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I mean I am the guy who writes down things to remember to say when there is a party. And then when he finally gets there he winds up alone, in the corner, trying to look… comfortable examining a potted plant.

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**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\
**Post date:** [November 2, 2016, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/1650 "2016-11-02T00:33:51Z")

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_ **Festival!!!** _

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**Author:** ![outlierrn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/outlierrn/32/3005_2.png) [@outlierrn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/outlierrn)\
**Post date:** [November 2, 2016, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/1651 "2016-11-02T02:35:11Z")

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You want to copulate?

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [November 2, 2016, 8:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/1652 "2016-11-02T08:24:24Z")

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This tree is our symbol. Our affirmation of Life, and everyone in this town gives part of their water rations to keep it alive. We’ve learned, administrator, that hope is a powerful weapon against anything, even drought.

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**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\
**Post date:** [November 2, 2016, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/1653 "2016-11-02T16:34:14Z")

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_You are not of the Body!!!_

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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:** [November 2, 2016, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/1654 "2016-11-02T18:41:06Z")

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“The first duty of every Starfleet officer is to the truth, whether it’s scientific truth or historical truth or personal truth! It is the guiding principle on which Starfleet is based! And if you can’t find it within yourself to stand up and tell the truth about what happened, you don’t deserve to wear that uniform! I’m going to make this simple for you, Mr. Crusher: either you come forward and tell Admiral Brand what really took place, or I will.”

“Captain…”

“Dismissed!”

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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:** [November 3, 2016, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/1655 "2016-11-03T01:34:36Z")

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Cadet, you are obviously under the mistaken impression that I am asking you a favor. I want a name, and I want it now, and THAT is an order! Understood, Mr. Nog?

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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:** [November 3, 2016, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/1656 "2016-11-03T05:02:40Z")

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In simpler language, Captain, sir, they _drafted_ me.

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**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2016, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/1657 "2016-11-03T05:04:16Z")

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Let them eat static.

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2016, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/1658 "2016-11-03T17:12:28Z")

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Captain. Do what you must to protect the ship. But know this: I am going to have this baby.

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**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2016, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/1659 "2016-11-04T00:34:08Z")

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What if you decide he _is_ Kodos? What then? Do you play God, carry his head through the corridors in triumph? That won’t bring back the dead, Jim.

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2016, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/1660 "2016-11-04T02:45:15Z")

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**The Doctor:** Stop breathing down my neck.  
**EMH Mark II:** My breathing is merely a simulation.  
**The Doctor:** So is my neck; stop it anyway!

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**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2016, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-star-trek-quotes/698112/1661 "2016-11-04T12:16:00Z")

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[You just inspired a [Looney Tunes quote](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=19751750&postcount=309) with that one…]

Physical reality is consistent with universal laws. Where the laws do not operate, there is no reality.

All of this is unreal.

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