Gul Dukat quotes from Deep Space Nine

Gul Dukat

Now do you see, Commander? That without any help from either of us, they have managed to start their own little war out here.

Gul Dukat

A good interrogator doesn't allow his subject to die; you lose the advantage.

Gul Dukat

...but someone has to pay for what's happened here, and I don't want that someone to be me.

Gul Dukat

[speaking to his people] You might ask, should we fear joining the Dominion? And I answer you—not in the least. We should embrace the opportunity. The Dominion recognizes us for what we are, the true leaders of the Alpha Quadrant. And now that we are joined together, equal partners in all endeavors, the only people with anything to fear will be our enemies. My oldest son's birthday is in five days. To him, and to Cardassians everywhere, I make the following pledge: By the time his birthday dawns, there will not be a single Klingon alive inside Cardassian territory. Or a single Maquis colony left within our borders. Cardassia will be made whole; all that we have lost will be ours again. And anyone who stands in our way will be destroyed. This I vow with my life's blood, for my son, for all our sons.

Gul Dukat

[to Weyoun] Have you ever been diagnosed as anhedonic?

Gul Dukat

[attacking Sisko] I'm so glad we had this time together, Benjamin, because we won't be seeing each other for a while. I have unfinished business on Bajor. They thought I was their enemy? They don't know what it is to be my enemy, but they will! From this day forward, Bajor is dead! All of Bajor!! And this time, even their Emissary won't be able to save them!

Gul Dukat

[gently speaking to an unconscious Jadzia] I know this is small comfort, but I never intended you any harm.

Gul Dukat

(to Kira Nerys) Your anger is a challenge. I welcome it, because in the end it will only help me better serve the Pagh-Wraiths.

Dukat! If you are seeing this recording, it means you tried to abandon your post while the station's self-destruct sequence was engaged. That will not be permitted.

Dukat

(flustered) This is outrageous!

You have lost control of Terok Nor, disgracing yourself and Cardassia. Your attempt to escape is no doubt a final act of cowardice. All fail-safes have been eliminated. Your personal access codes have been rescinded. The destruct sequence can no longer be halted. All you can do now is contemplate the depth of your disgrace... and try to die like a Cardassian.

Gul Dukat

Today is his eleventh birthday. I'd promised to take him to the amusement center in Lakarian City. He always wanted to go but I never have the time. I told him, this year will be different this year, Mekor. This year I will make the time.

Benjamin Sisko

I've had the same experience with Jake. At that age they never understand, do they? You just hope that one day they'll look back and say, “Now I understand, now I know why he did that.”

Gul Dukat

When my son looks back on this day, the only thing he'll remember is that a Federation officer on a Federation ship invaded his home and kept his father away from him on his eleventh birthday. And he won't look back with understanding, he'll look back with hatred. And that's sad.

[while sniping Klingons] I find this hand-to-hand combat really quite distasteful!

Gul Dukat

[duelling another Klingon] I suppose you prefer the simplicity of an interrogation chamber?!

You have to admit, it's much more civilized!

Kira Nerys

Tell me something—who's Tora Ziyal? When I reactivated the Ravinok's computer, I downloaded the manifest. There were two civilians on board, in addition to the prisoners and the crew. Your... friend Tora Naprem and a Tora Ziyal, a thirteen year-old girl.

Gul Dukat

I suppose you wouldn't believe me if I told you she was Naprem's sister?

Kira Nerys

Ziyal is a Cardassian name.

Gul Dukat

What is this I hear about you and Shakaar?

Kira Nerys

I don't know what you've heard.

Gul Dukat

First it was Vedek Bareil, and now it's the head of the Bajoran government. You do like powerful men, don't you?

Kira Nerys

First of all, Shakaar's an old friend. Second of all, what business is it of yours?

Gul Dukat

Let's just say it's further incentive for me to regain my former position.

Gul Dukat

You judge me too harshly. Maybe I am seeking to regain my former position, one which I earned through hard work, dedication, and sacrifice, but redemption is not my sole motivation. I care about my people, and I don't intend to allow the Klingons to get away with murdering them. I'm a much more complicated man than you give me credit for.

Kira Nerys

Well, if that's true, I suppose I prefer simpler men.

Gul Dukat

Like Shakaar? It amazes me that a woman as intelligent and sophisticated as you could be attracted to such a lumbering, simplistic fieldhand. I mean, what could the two of you possibly talk about?

Kira Nerys

That lumbering fieldhand is the First Minister of Bajor, and he knows more about how to talk to me than you ever will.

Gul Dukat

How can you be so sure? After all, you don't know me well enough to make a comparison.

Kira Nerys

I don't want to know you well enough. And if you want to keep working with me, I suggest you stick to business.

Gul Dukat

I'm sorry, Major. I didn't mean any harm. I was just making conversation.

Gul Dukat

Major, is it my imagination, or do you have a hard time accepting compliments?

Kira Nerys

I have a hard time accepting compliments from you.

Gul Dukat

Well, I'll try to restrain my enthusiasm, [Leans in and whispers] but I can't make you any promises.