A character in Doctor Who
First Doctor
Doctor Who · 1,966 quotes
6th most-quoted character in Doctor Who: in 98 of its 1,966 quotes
Most scenes with: Ian Chesterton (15), Steven Taylor (14), Dodo Chaplet (6)
[Regarding a possible future return to Gallifrey]: When will we get back, Grandfather?
I don't know, my dear. This old ship of mine seems to be an aimless thing. However, we don't worry about it, do we? Do you?
Sometimes I feel I'd like to belong somewhere, not just be a wanderer. Still, I'm not unhappy.
Good, good.
I suppose you think you're very clever.
Well, without any undue modesty, yes!
The Doctor and Ian are about to explore an abandoned warehouse.
Let's take a snoop.
He begins climbing stairs (leading into the warehouse) which appear to be unstable.
Careful, Doctor!
I'm not a half-wit.
A part of the wall of the warehouse is in such a state of decay that Ian falls through it, and is left hanging far above the ground clinging to some scaffolding. He manages to swing himself back up into the building, with the help of the Doctor. They are both panting.
Nobody can get through that way.
Except you!
Why have the human beings been allowed to get so near the river?
Doctor, that voice.
No explanation.
Where is the Robo-control for this section?
Not known.
You will take his place until he is found. The human beings are to be taken to landing area one.
Daleks on Earth! Doctor, how did this happen?
Leave this to me, dear boy. I think you'd better let us go.
We do not release prisoners. We are the masters of the Earth.
Not for long.
Obey us or die.
Die? And just who are you to condemn us to death? [sotto] I think we'd better pit our wits against them and defeat them.
Stop! I can hear you! I have heard many similar words from leaders of your different races! All of them were destroyed! I warn you! Resistance is useless!
Resistance is useless? Surely you don't expect ALL the people to welcome you with open arms?
We have already conquered Earth!
Conquered the Earth? You poor, pathetic creatures, don't you realise? Before you attempt to conquer the Earth you will have to destroy ALL living matter!
Take them! Take them! [The Doctor and Ian are taken away] We are the masters of Earth! We are the masters of Earth! We are the masters of Earth!
The Doctor has managed to break himself, Ian and Jack out of a Dalek prison cell
Doctor, you're a genius!
Yes, there are very few of us left. Now let's get out of here, and be crafty!
[Regarding the Daleks] They dare to tamper with the forces of creation?
Yes, they dare! And we have got to dare to stop them.
During all the years I've been taking care of you, you in return have been taking care of me.
Oh, Grandfather, I belong with you!
Not any longer, Susan. You are still my grandchild and always will be. But now, you're a woman too. I want you to belong somewhere, to have roots of your own. With David, you will be able to find those roots and live normally like any woman should do. Believe me, my dear, your future lies with David and not with a silly old buffer like me. One day, I shall come back. Yes, I shall come back. Until then, there must be no regrets, no tears, no anxieties. Just go forward in all your beliefs and prove to me that I am not mistaken in mine. Goodbye, Susan. Goodbye, my dear. [He dematerialises the TARDIS, which vanishes. David and Susan leave, Susan dropping her key onto the floor.]
[Ian and Barbara are perplexed about the Doctor deciding to take a nap rather than explore]
Well, maybe we're going to see a new side to the Doctor.
Yeah, well, he isn't getting any younger, is he? You know, it's the first time he's been asleep during a landing. Barbara, I've got an idea he's getting a bit... [Ian mimes being old and senile, and Barbara laughs. The Doctor suddenly pokes his head out of the TARDIS doors]
Remember, I can hear what you're saying.
Doctor, why do you always show the greatest interest in the least important things?
The least important things, sometimes, my dear boy, lead to the greatest discoveries.
We're not idiots! We want to go home!
Yes! Home! I want to sit in a pub and drink a pint of beer again! I want to walk in a park, and watch a cricket match. And above all, I want to belong somewhere, and do something! Instead of this aimless drifting around in space!
AIMLESS?! I tried for two years to get you both home!
Well you haven't been successful, have you?
How dare you, young man! HOW DARE YOU, SIR! I didn't invite you into the ship in the first place! You both thrust yourselves upon me!
OH, DOCTOR! STOP IT!
Oh, for heaven's sake! I've never heard such nonsense!
Look. I know we've thrust ourselves upon you! But we've been through a great deal since then! And all we've been through will remain with us always! It could be the most exciting part of my life. Look, Doctor, we're different people. And now we have a chance to go home. We want to take that chance. Will you help us work that machine?
...No. No! I will not aid and abet suicide!
Oh, he's as stubborn as ever!
Doctor.
[Trying to avoid her, turns away].. Hmm?
Doctor, you've got let them go if they want too. They want to be back in their own time.
Don't you want to go with them, child? Hmm?
What for? Why would I want to be back in their time for? I want to be with you! Doctor... You've got to help them.
Don't you realise, child, of the enormous risks?
But it's up to them!
[turns back towards Ian and Barbara] Do both realize the enormous risks?
Yes, Doctor. We still want to go.
Oh, very well. Follow me. [Heads towards the machine and prepares to unlock it, then turns around] But you must follow my instructions implicitly. Understood? Implicitly! [brief pause] You'll both have about a 50/50 chance.
[Vicki and the Doctor talking about Barbara and Ian, who had just left in the previous episode]
Well, they weren't getting any younger, were they?
It's lucky for you, child, that they aren't around to hear you say that. Hm, good gracious me. You think they're old? What do you think of me?
What do you think of that, now, eh? A Viking helmet.
Maybe.
What do you mean, "maybe"? What do you think it is, a space helmet for a cow?
So that's it! You're a time meddler! No wonder you wanted to get rid of me. And what are you trying to get up to this time?
I'm sure you'll approve, Doctor.
Are you quite mad? You know as well as I do the golden rule about space and time travelling. Never, never interfere with the course of history.
Hey, you know, there might be a lake or a river around, Doctor. Do you fancy a swim?
[annoyed] My dear young man, this isn't a joy ride! This is a scientific expedition!
Oh, come off it, Doctor! You can't be scientific all the time. Anyway, uh, you look as if you could do with a good wash-down.
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