It is a matter of perspective, Doctor. In the strictest sense, I did not win...(beat, to disappointed groans from the crew)...I busted him up. (they laugh and cheer)
All S1
S1 E15Unfinished Business
COChief O'Brien
I hope these are the right coordinates. Just kidding, Doctor. I know how much you love the transporter.
About as much as I love comical transporter chiefs.
For Commander Riker's sake, I hope my hypothesis is in error.
Unfortunately, Commander Data, your hypotheses rarely are.
If you drop a hammer on your foot, it's hardly useful to get mad at the hammer.
Deanna, facing death is the ultimate test of character. I don't want to die but if I have to do, I'd like to do it with a little pride.
SDr. Stubbs
Now the burden is yours.
Burden?
SDr. Stubbs
To fulfill your potential. You will never come up against a greater adversary than your own potential, my young friend.
It's just a science project.
You know, a doctor friend once said the same thing to me. Frankenstein was his name.
Wes, do you think you're gonna get a good grade?
[sighs] I always get an A. [leaves Ten-Forward]
So did Dr. Frankenstein.
Captain. Doctor. I am honoured by your presence, but may I suggest you attend the second concert.
Why, Data?
Ensign Ortiz will perform the violin part. My rendition will be less enjoyable.
Oh?
Although I am technically proficient, according to my fellow performers, I lack soul.
Data, telling us why you're going to fail before you make the attempt is never wise.
But is not honesty always the preferred choice?
Excessive honesty can be disastrous, particularly in a commander.
Indeed?
Knowing your limitations is one thing. Advertising them to a crew can damage your credibility as a leader.
Because you will lose their confidence?
And you may begin to believe in those limitations yourself.
This is hopeless. Fighting would be preferable.
Pursuant to paragraph one thousand, two hundred and ninety, I hereby formally request third party arbitration of our dispute.
SSheliak Captain
You have the right.
Furthermore, pursuant to subsection D3, I name ... the Grizzelas to arbitrate.
SSheliak Captain
Grizzelas?
(mouths) Grizzelas?
Unfortunately, they are currently in their hibernation cycle. However, they will awaken in six months, at which time we can get this matter settled. Now, do you want to wait... or give me my three weeks?
SSheliak Captain
Absurd! We carry the membership! We can brook no delay!
Then I hereby declare this treaty in abeyance.
SSheliak Captain
Wait! Negotiation is permiss...!
[Picard signals Worf to cut the transmission.]
You enjoyed that.
You're damned right.
That was the stun setting. This is not. {Data stuns the guards and sends a more powerful phaser blast up the aqueduct.]
GGosheven
I really was willing to stay here and die for this.
I know that. This is just a thing, and things can be replaced. Lives cannot.
ARArd'rian McKenzie
Do you have any feelings for me?
I have no feelings of any kind.
[Data then kisses the surprised Ard'rian.]
We're not qualified to be your judges. We have no law to fit your crime.
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