“Unfinished Business” quotes from Criminal Minds

Jean-Luc Picard

It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness; that is life.

Data

It is a matter of perspective, Doctor. In the strictest sense, I did not win...(beat, to disappointed groans from the crew)...I busted him up. (they laugh and cheer)

I hope these are the right coordinates. Just kidding, Doctor. I know how much you love the transporter.

About as much as I love comical transporter chiefs.

Data

For Commander Riker's sake, I hope my hypothesis is in error.

Picard

Unfortunately, Commander Data, your hypotheses rarely are.

Riker

If you drop a hammer on your foot, it's hardly useful to get mad at the hammer.

Riker

Deanna, facing death is the ultimate test of character. I don't want to die but if I have to do, I'd like to do it with a little pride.

Now the burden is yours.

Wesley Crusher

Burden?

To fulfill your potential. You will never come up against a greater adversary than your own potential, my young friend.

Wesley Crusher

It's just a science project.

Guinan

You know, a doctor friend once said the same thing to me. Frankenstein was his name.

Guinan

Wes, do you think you're gonna get a good grade?

Wesley Crusher

[sighs] I always get an A. [leaves Ten-Forward]

Guinan

So did Dr. Frankenstein.

Data

Captain. Doctor. I am honoured by your presence, but may I suggest you attend the second concert.

Beverly Crusher

Why, Data?

Data

Ensign Ortiz will perform the violin part. My rendition will be less enjoyable.

Jean-Luc Picard

Oh?

Data

Although I am technically proficient, according to my fellow performers, I lack soul.

Beverly Crusher

Data, telling us why you're going to fail before you make the attempt is never wise.

Data

But is not honesty always the preferred choice?

Jean-Luc Picard

Excessive honesty can be disastrous, particularly in a commander.

Data

Indeed?

Jean-Luc Picard

Knowing your limitations is one thing. Advertising them to a crew can damage your credibility as a leader.

Data

Because you will lose their confidence?

Beverly Crusher

And you may begin to believe in those limitations yourself.

Worf

This is hopeless. Fighting would be preferable.

Jean-Luc Picard

Pursuant to paragraph one thousand, two hundred and ninety, I hereby formally request third party arbitration of our dispute.

You have the right.

Jean-Luc Picard

Furthermore, pursuant to subsection D3, I name ... the Grizzelas to arbitrate.

Grizzelas?

William Riker

(mouths) Grizzelas?

Jean-Luc Picard

Unfortunately, they are currently in their hibernation cycle. However, they will awaken in six months, at which time we can get this matter settled. Now, do you want to wait... or give me my three weeks?

Absurd! We carry the membership! We can brook no delay!

Jean-Luc Picard

Then I hereby declare this treaty in abeyance.

Wait! Negotiation is permiss...!

William Riker

You enjoyed that.

Jean-Luc Picard

You're damned right.

Data

That was the stun setting. This is not. {Data stuns the guards and sends a more powerful phaser blast up the aqueduct.]

I really was willing to stay here and die for this.

Data

I know that. This is just a thing, and things can be replaced. Lives cannot.

Do you have any feelings for me?

Data

I have no feelings of any kind.