Data, Beverly Crusher and others in “Unfinished Business”

Data

Captain. Doctor. I am honoured by your presence, but may I suggest you attend the second concert.

Beverly Crusher

Why, Data?

Data

Ensign Ortiz will perform the violin part. My rendition will be less enjoyable.

Jean-Luc Picard

Oh?

Data

Although I am technically proficient, according to my fellow performers, I lack soul.

Beverly Crusher

Data, telling us why you're going to fail before you make the attempt is never wise.

Data

But is not honesty always the preferred choice?

Jean-Luc Picard

Excessive honesty can be disastrous, particularly in a commander.

Data

Indeed?

Jean-Luc Picard

Knowing your limitations is one thing. Advertising them to a crew can damage your credibility as a leader.

Data

Because you will lose their confidence?

Beverly Crusher

And you may begin to believe in those limitations yourself.