Chancellor Durken quotes from Star Trek: The Next Generation

Chancellor Durken

We have something very much like this here on Malcor Three.

Jean-Luc Picard

I think we shall find we have much in common.

Chancellor Durken

And much that is not in common.

Jean-Luc Picard

An opportunity to learn from one another.

Chancellor Durken

Trust requires time and experience.

Chancellor Durken

My world's history has recorded that conquerors often arrived with the words, we are your friends.

Jean-Luc Picard

We are not here as conquerors, Chancellor.

Chancellor Durken

What do you want?

Jean-Luc Picard

A beginning. But how we proceed is entirely up to you.

Chancellor Durken

And if my wishes should conflict with yours?

Jean-Luc Picard

There'll be no conflict.

Chancellor Durken

And if I should tell you to leave and never return to my world?

Jean-Luc Picard

We will leave and never return. Chancellor, we are here only to help guide you into a new era. I can assure you we will not interfere in the natural development of your planet. That is, in fact, our Prime Directive.

Chancellor Durken

I can infer from that directive that you do not intend to share all this exceptional technology with us.

Jean-Luc Picard

That is not the whole meaning, but it is part of it.

Chancellor Durken

Is this your way of maintaining superiority?

Jean-Luc Picard

Chancellor, to instantly transform a society with technology would be harmful and it would be destructive.

Chancellor Durken

I go home each night to a loving wife, two beautiful daughters. We eat the evening meal together as a family, I think that's important. And they always ask me if I've had a good day.

Jean-Luc Picard

And how shall you answer them tonight, Chancellor?

Chancellor Durken

I will have to say this morning, I was the leader of the universe as I knew it. This afternoon, I am only a voice in a chorus. But I think it was a good day.