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?”
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.
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”.
It’s Dorn’s delivery. He and Stewart could make any of their lines sound epic, no matter how cheesy the episode was
That episode is a treasure trove. “I’m not good in groups. It’s difficult to work in a group when you’re omnipotent.”
Definitely a t-shirt ready quote.
“I am NOT a merry man.”
OP said “not at all epic”. This was pretty epic
“Death to the opposition!”
Hi Christopher, I’m Nero.
I like this moment. No villainous riffing. No sneering. No glaring. Just a casual greeting. So surreal.
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Yeah it did. LOL!
“On Cardassia, the verdict is always known before the trial begins.”
“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?
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.
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.
“You broke your little ships.”
I love how this mocks his display of anger and also the fact that he has little ships to begin with. There’s Picard being all ragey and dramatic and in 5 words she turns him into a little boy.
WORF: “What is a ‘Q’?”
YAR: “It’s a letter of the alphabet as far as I know”
It is… It is green
Excellent. Love that episode.
Both of them?
“Computer! Taffy, honey, shrimp, soda, corn, steak, chicken nugget, crispy lemon rock candy, chili, gravy, chocolate sundae! Hot!”
Doing what it takes to save Tendi!
Banana, hot. Banana, hot. Banana, hot.
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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.
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Good Tea.
Nice house.I got to use “There be whales here!” in the context of being on a whale watching tour, and only getting to see one as we were heading back, having given up seeing any.
It might be my life’s greatest achievement.
