The Prime Directive is not just a set of rules; it is a philosophy... and a very correct one. History has proven again and again that whenever mankind interferes with a less developed civilization, no matter how well intentioned that interference may be, the results are invariably disastrous.
“Unfinished Business” · Season 1, Episode 15
In this episode: Dean Winchester (940), Damon Salvatore (715), Sam Winchester (665), Olivia Benson (637), Stephen Fry (608), Narrator (554), Clark Kent (523), Nate (486)
I'm Commander William Riker of the USS Enterprise.
AArmus
I am Armus. Why are you here?
We mean you no harm. We have injured crewmen in the shuttlecraft, and we need to get to them. May we pass?
AArmus
You haven't given me a good enough reason.
Preserving life. All life is important to us.
AArmus
Why?
We believe everything in the universe has a right to exist.
AArmus
An interesting notion. Which I do not share! You may leave now, if you wish.
We're not going anywhere without our shuttle crew.
AArmus
I warn you...
Enough! We have people who need attention. We won't hurt you, but we must help them.
[Yar tries to walk around Armus, who hits her with an energy blast, killing her instantly]
It's been said that "Death is that state where one survives fully in the memory of others; thus it is not an end, but rather a beginning." So, let's not say goodbye; let's just say — Hailing frequencies closed.
Rest In Peace, Natasha...This gathering is concluded.
[Everyone but Picard and Data leave, sniffing a bit]
Sir, the purpose of this gathering...confuses me.
How so?
My thoughts are not for Tasha, but for myself. I keep thinking how empty it will feel without her presence. Did I miss the point?
No, you didn't, Data. You got it.
[Picard leaves; Data remains, contemplating his words]
UUnnamed Officer
(fencing with Picard) Interesting move. What technique was that?
The technique of a desperate man.
JMJenice Manheim
Well, so much for my dramatic exit.
You are aware, Counselor, that the holodeck can be programmed to recreate an oceanic environment?
Data, it's just not the same. Have you ever gone for a real moonlight swim?
One can swim in moonlight?
Are you okay?
If I could see, I'd be seeing stars now.
[Admiral Aaron's parasite scampers into Dexter Remmick's mouth and down his throat; as he speaks, his neck bulges]
PMParasite mother creature/Dexter Remmick
(calm, sincere) You don't understand. (voice distorted) We mean you no harm. We seek peaceful co-existence.
C"Sonny" Clemonds
...you and me can find us a couple of low-mileage pit wolfies, and help 'em build a memory.
C"Sonny" Clemonds
...you're just about the prettiest lil' old doctor I've ever seen.
[Following their encounter with the Romulans]
Our lives just became a lot more complicated.
RORalph Offenhouse
There's no trace of my money. My office is gone. What will I do? How will I live?
This is the twenty fourth century. Material needs no longer exist.
RORalph Offenhouse
Then what's the challenge?
The challenge, Mister Offenhouse, is to improve yourself. To enrich yourself. Enjoy it.
Captain. do what you must to protect the ship. But know this, I am going to have this baby.
Dah-ta, look at this.
[looking slightly confused] 'Day-ta'.
What?
My name. It is pronounced 'Day-ta'.
Oh?
You called me 'Dah-ta'.
[laughing] What's the difference?
One is my name. The other is not.
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