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.