Metron quotes from Star Trek: The Original Series

Metron

We are the Metrons. You are one of two crafts which have come into our space on a mission of violence. This is not permissible. Yet we have analyzed you and have learned that your violent tendencies are inherent. So be it. We will control them.

Metron

Your captain is losing his battle. We would suggest you make whatever memorial arrangements, if any, which are customary in your culture. We believe you have very little time left.

McCoy

We appeal to you in the name of civilization. Put a stop to this!

Metron

Your violent intent and actions demonstrate that you are not civilized.

Kirk

[to the helpless Gorn] No, I won't kill you. Maybe you thought you were...protecting yourself...when you attacked the outpost. [louder, to the Metrons] No, I won't kill him! Do you hear? You'll have to get your entertainment someplace else! [helpless Gorn disappears, and a Metron appears] You're a Metron?

Metron

Does my appearance surprise you, Captain?

Kirk

You seem more like a boy.

Metron

I am approximately 1,500 of your Earth years old. You surprise me, Captain.

Kirk

How?

Metron

By sparing your helpless enemy who surely would've destroyed you, you demonstrated the advanced trait of mercy, something we hardly expected. We feel that there may be hope for your kind. Therefore, you will not be destroyed. It would not be...civilized.

Kirk

What happened to the Gorn?

Metron

I sent him back to his ship. If you like, I shall destroy him for you.

Kirk

[calmly] No. That won't be necessary. We can talk. Maybe...reach an agreement.

Metron

Very good, Captain. There is hope for you. Perhaps, in several thousand years, your people and mine shall meet to reach an agreement. You're still half-savage, but there is hope. We will contact you when we are ready.