Data and William Riker in “Unfinished Business”

Data

Sir? There is a celebration on the holodeck.

William Riker

[despondent] I have no right to be there.

Data

Because you failed in your task?

William Riker

Oh, God, no, I was that close to winning, Data.

Data

[considers the statement] Yes, sir.

William Riker

I almost cost you your life!

Data

That is true, sir. But Commander... Will. I have learned from your example.

William Riker

[perplexed] What could you possibly have learned from that ordeal?

Data

That at times, one must deny one's nature, sacrifice one's own personal beliefs, to protect another. Is it not true that had you refused to prosecute, Captain Louvois would have ruled summarily against me?

William Riker

Yes.

Data

That action injured you, and saved me. I will not forget it.

William Riker

[smiles] You're a wise man, my friend.

Data

Not yet, sir. But with your help, I am learning.