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.