There are inspiring, epic quotes in Star Trek. Words that stir the soul, shining a light on paths to a brighter now and a better future. But, what about those bits of dialog that don’t have a stirring message, that you enjoy just because you enjoy them?
One of my favorites, from DSC season 3, Episode 1:
“I don’t know. But it was temperature-sensitive and really valuable, so it’s probably ice cream.”
Burnham is captured and being questioned at the Merchantile. After being spritzed with a dose of space truth serum, Burnham’s captors question her about stolen cargo. When asked by her captors what the cargo is, a very drugged up Burnham says the above with serious sincerity. I love the entirety of Burnham’s chattering and behavior while she is under the influence of the space truth serum. That particular line always makes me smile, though.
Do you have a favored, not particularly inspiring, you just like it, Star Trek quote?
I think it was Q who said, “Ah, Mr. Worf. Eat a good book lately?”
I liked his quip to Riker: “I liked you better without the beard.”
That episode is a treasure trove. “I’m not good in groups. It’s difficult to work in a group when you’re omnipotent.”
But that was just Q’s ad hominem response to an even better exchange: Q: What must I do to convince you people (that he is mortal and without powers) Worf: die.
Sorry I know you said “not epic” but most things Worf says are epic.
It’s Dorn’s delivery. He and Stewart could make any of their lines sound epic, no matter how cheesy the episode was
Riker’s glance back at Worf when he says that is great. I would describe it as “surprised but thinks it’s a good point”.
Definitely a t-shirt ready quote.
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OP said “not at all epic”. This was pretty epic
“Good tea. Nice house.” - the endlessly quotable Lt. Worf
I am Worf, son of Mogh, House of Martok, son of Sergei, House of Rozhenko, Bane to the Duras Family, slayer of Gowron. I have made some chamomile tea. Do you take sugar?
I think my username will help you lol
Yeah it did. LOL!
You broke your little ships.
-Lilly, First Contact
After an impassioned and (IMO) epic bit of dialogue from Picard, this little disarming line hits me so hard. Just wanna give him a hug.
Yes! I think taken on its own, it comes across as a not-epic quote. But, as the finish to a tremendous demonstration by two amazingly talented actors, it’s so emotionally hard-hitting.
“Borg…? Sounds Swedish.”
Lily has a good number of my favorite Trek quotes. Her delivery is perfect, and the script to First Contact is fantastic.
The line must be drawn here! This far, no further! And I will make them pay for what they’ve done.
Love that bit, I get caught up in the passion of Picard’s delivery every time.
It is… It is green
Excellent. Love that episode.
Both of them?
“I swore I would never use one of these. Computer, activate the emergency medical hologram.”
“State the nature of the medical emergency.”
“A dozen Borg are about to pound through that bulkhead. I need you to buy us some time.”
“Starfleet medical records indicate that Borg implants cause substantial discomfort. Can I offer you an analgesic?”
Robert Picardo lobbied so hard for that cameo!
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Didn’t he say also that he is a doctor, not a door stopper ? 😁Yeah, I skipped a few great lines in there because I couldn’t remember them.
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I should rewatch that that film, too. :)
“Ugly bags of mostly water”, S1E18 TNG, Home Soil
I love how fed up Damar gets by the end of the war lol
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:) thats funny when you know that worf killed the clone before him and that Vorta can remember that because of genetic memory something XD“Well hellooo!”
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How did I ever forget this one. Time for a Star Trek V re-watch.
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Doing that now actually. They’re such awesome movies.
Of all the souls I’ve come across in my travels, his was the most… human.
Gets me every damn time.
“Give me warp! In the factor of 5, 6, 7, 8!”
Followed by Troi’s exasperated “Oh, Jazz.”
“Get the cheese to sickbay.”
There’s coffee in that nebula!
Nice! Before I remembered where it’s from, my first thought was it must be from Lower Decks. Nope.
Classic Voyager. 😂
Oh this is a great thread!
There are a couple Discovery quotes from Georgiou that I like (“The goop in this bowl is vile!”/“Orange? Really? Ugh.”) but there’s one that really kills it. Stamets and Culber are having some issues. Culber is wearing a black suit for some reason, and looking beyond dashing, while in Stamets lab. Georgiou is doing her thing to try and make the two realize they’re being stupid but of course she does it in the least tactful way possible. Culber and Tilly’s reaction, however, makes the entire thing utter gold for me.
Philippa Georgiou: [Talking to Stamets and referring to the Paul Stamets from her universe] You are savvier than he was.
Dr. Hugh Culber: Um, you-you do know that he’s gay, right?
Philippa Georgiou: Don’t be so binary. In my universe, he was pansexual, and we had DEFCON-level fun together. And you too, Papi.
Dr. Hugh Culber: Did you just call me “Papi”?
Paul Stamets: Uh, well, in my universe, and pretty much any universe I can possibly imagine, I’m gay. And so is he.
Philippa Georgiou: Of course you are. I’m glad we all see what’s right in front of us. And now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to talk to Captain Pike about setting a course for Essof Four.
Sylvia Tilly: [in a hushed voice] What just happened?
I love this scene! I think they all nailed it. Wilson Cruz’ delivery, posture, head tilt, everything for, "Did you just call me ‘Papi?’ " is wonderful. I’m loving the Georgiou quotes, too.
Exactly! Anything with Georgiou is fantastic. Michelle Yeoh is truly wonderful and I’ll take anything that we can get with her. Stamets reaction to the entire experience is pretty great too. Georgiou flirting with him and you can see something blue screen inside as he tries to figure out what the hell is going on. Been there.
I know you said not epic but I can’t resist adding “FLY HER APART THEN!” Epic bit also touching, showing how far Sulu would go for his friends.
Less epic but certainly one of my favourites: a few minutes after Captain Sulu says “Fly her apart, then!”, Bones saying “I’d give real money if he’d shut up.” as Chang recites miscellaneous Shakespeare quotes.
Brb having to rewatch that battle scene because it is epic as hell.
“the soulless agents of orthodoxy!”
*minions
