Benjamin Sisko quotes from Deep Space Nine

Benjamin Sisko

[To Captain Picard] In the meantime, I will do the job I've been ordered to do to the best of my ability, sir!

Benjamin Sisko

That may be the most important thing to understand about humans. It is the unknown that defines our existence. We are constantly searching, not just for answers to our questions, but for new questions. We are explorers. We explore our lives day by day, and we explore the galaxy trying to expand the boundaries of our knowledge. And that is why I am here—not to conquer you with weapons or ideas, but to coexist and learn.

Benjamin Sisko

I suggest you get your priorities straight, Major, because I don’t have any room for divided loyalties in this command.

Benjamin Sisko

In war, both sides commit atrocities.

Benjamin Sisko

[to Kira] Go over my head again, and I'll have yours on a platter.

Benjamin Sisko

[to Dr. Bashir] I think, Doctor, that you could definitely use a new suit.

Benjamin Sisko

[to Odo] If you can't work within the rules, I'll find someone who can.

Benjamin Sisko

[On Odo] Do not condemn this man because he is different than you are.

Benjamin Sisko

[referring to Dax] He taught me to appreciate life in ways I'd never thought about before. He taught me about art and science and diplomacy. Whatever sense of honor I have today, he nurtured.

Benjamin Sisko

[after his son Jake admits he doesn't want to join Starfleet] It's your life, Jake. You have to choose your own way. There is only one thing I want from you: find something you love, then do it the best you can.

Benjamin Sisko

Arm quantum torpedoes. Drop the cloak and raise shields. We're going in.

Benjamin Sisko

I finally realized that it wasn't Starfleet that I was trying to get away from. I was trying to escape the pain I felt after my wife's death. I thought I could take the uniform, wrap it around the pain, and toss them both away. But it doesn't work like that. Running may help for a little while, but sooner or later the pain catches up with you, and the only way to get rid of it is to stand your ground and face it.

Benjamin Sisko

I'm no writer, but if I were, it seems to me I'd wanna poke my head up every once in a while and take a look around—see what's going on. It's life, Jake! You can miss it if you don't open your eyes!

Benjamin Sisko

There comes a time in every man’s life when he must stop thinking and start doing.

Benjamin Sisko

Brag all you want, but don't get between me and the bloodwine!