Doctor Who quotes

It's an alien spaceship.

There you go.

But what's it doing?

It could have chosen anywhere on this planet. It chose to sit on the strategic intersection of the three most powerful armies on Earth. So what it's doing, Colonel, is sending us a message.

What message?

"Bring it."

We know you.

Then you'll know that there is a line in the sand, and I'm the man on the other side of it. You want to keep me that way.

Think think think think think think think think think think. Stupid Doctor. Stupid stupid stupid. [realizes the solution] Handsome Doctor. Adorable, hugely intelligent, but still approachable, Doctor.

Bill, what have you done?!

I'll tell you what, old man... You better get my planet back!

Enjoy your sight, Doctor. Now see our world.

Human society is… stagnating. You've stopped moving forward. In fact, you're regressing.

Well, this isn't exactly much better.

It's safer.

Not so much for the people the Monks are killing.

The Romans killed people and saved billions more from disease. War. Famine. And barbarism.

No, wait. What about free will? You believe in free will. Your whole thing is - you made me write a 3000-word essay on free will!

Yes, well, you had free will, and look at what you did with it. Worse than that, you had history. History was saying to you, "Look, I've got some examples of fascism here for you to look at. No? Fundamentalism? No? Oh. Okay. You carry on." I had to stop you, or at least not stand in the way of someone else who wanted to. Because the guns were getting bigger, the stakes were getting higher, and any minute now, it's gonna be "Goodnight, Vienna". By the way, you never delivered that essay.

Because the world was invaded by zombie monks!

Do you have any idea how hard the past few months have been? How hard it's been to hold on to the truth? It would've been so easy to just-- to just give in and believe their lies. But I didn't. I fought against it for you! For when you came back! And now you're saying you've joined them? You're helping them? [She grabs a gun from a soldier and points it at the Doctor.]

Bill, put-- put, put the gun down.

I'm serious, Doctor. We'll think of something else. But you better tell me now. Cause-- Cause if you help the Monks, then nothing will ever stop them. They'll be here forever!

It's not a trick, it's not a plan, I have joined the Monks. Whatever it takes... I'm gonna save you from yourselves.

It's a woman! The way you and Nardole were carrying on, I thought you had a monster in here or something.

I do. Missy, Bill. Bill, Missy. The other last of the Time Lords.

Even if that was the truth, the fact that you're suggesting it shows there's been no change. No hope, no point. We don't sacrifice because it's wrong. Because it's easy.

You know, back in the day, I burned an entire city to the ground just to see the pretty shapes the smoke made. I'm sorry your plus one doesn't get a happy ending. But like it or not, I just saved this world because I want to change. Your version of "good" is not absolute. It's vain and arrogant and sentimental. If you're waiting for me to become all that, I'm going to be here for a long time yet.

Why do you put up with us (humanity), then?

In amongst seven billion, there's someone like you. That's why I put up with the rest of them.

[tearfully] You remember all the people I've killed? Every day, I think of them all. Being bad… being bad. I didn't know I even knew their names. You didn't tell me about this bit.

I'm sorry, but this is good.

[trying to hold it together] Okay.

He's an Ice Warrior.

And they're the proper martians, right? They belong here?

Yes, the indigenous species. An ancient reptilian race. They built themselves a sort of bio-mechanical armour for protection. The creature within is at one with its carapace. The Ice Warriors. They could build a city under the sand yet drench the snows of Mars with innocent blood. They could slaughter whole civilisations, yet weep at the crushing of a flower.

What, you can deal with big green Martians and, and, and rocket ships, but you can't deal with us being the police?

No, no, no, no, no. It's just such a fanciful notion. A woman in the police force.

Listen, yeah? I'm going to make allowances for your Victorian attitudes because, well, you actually are Victorian.

You ask for mercy for these creatures?

Indeed.

Then I grant it.

Thank you.

They will die... quickly.

You sacrificed one of your own, without tactical advantage?

I didn't sacrifice him. I executed him.

Do you now expect your life to be spared?

No, no, no, no - I expect it to be taken. And I give it, willingly. [empties the bullets from his revolver]

No. No, wait, stop it. Doctor, stop it!

Shh...!

[lays his revolver and sword down] Some time ago, I was hanged for cowardice. [shows Iraxxxa the scar on his neck] The execution took longer than expected, and I fear I have not used my time well. I should be happy for you to complete the work they failed to do so long ago.

It will be a pleasure. [aims at him]

No, please, don't do this.

Bill, quiet.

He saved your life!

Your Majesty, I have a request, if that may be permitted.

Speak!

[regarding Catchlove] That man was not one of us. Please do not judge mankind by his cruelty or, indeed, by my cowardice. Spare my friends and my world.

Your request does you credit, soldier. It will be considered.

God save the Queen!

God save the Queen!

You will die with honor, with bravery, and in the service of those you swore to protect.

Thank you. You don't know what that means. Thank you.

But not today. In battle, soldier. To die in battle is the way of the warrior. Pledge your allegiance to me and my world, and I will ensure you have the opportunity.

My life and my service are yours. [takes a knee] To the end!

To the death, my friend. [places her hand on his shoulder] To the death.

[to the Doctor] You knew that would happen!

Always been my problem...

What?

Thinking like a warrior.

Are you receiving us? Mars, are you receiving?

This is Iraxxa, Queen Empress of Mars.

Ah, excellent! We have received details of your situation. We would be happy to send a fleet to your aid at once. A physical marker of some sort would be appreciated to guide our ships.

To whom am I speaking?

This is Alpha Centauri. [appears on the monitor] Welcome to the universe!