Star Trek: The Original Series · Season 1
Don't you think you could possibly, by accident, arrange to leave me behind here? On this planet, that would be punishment enough.
I can't do that, Harry, but I will appear as a character witness at your trial ... if you think that'll help.
They'll throw away the key.
Can you imagine how life could be improved if we could do away with jealousy, greed, hate? ...
It can also be improved by eliminating love, tenderness, sentiment — the other side of the coin, Doctor.
Can you understand what I’m offering mankind?
Programming. Different word, but the same old promises made by Genghis Khan, Julius Caesar, Hitler, Ferris, Maltuvis.
Remarkable, isn't she? Notice the-- the lifelike pigmentation, the variation in skin tones. The flesh-- The flesh has warmth. There's even a pulse, physical sensation.
How convenient.
I am not a computer. Test me. Ask me to solve any-- Equate-- Transmit-- Christine, Christine, Iet me prove myself! Does this make such a difference?!?
We humans are full of unpredictable emotions that logic cannot solve.
No blah, blah, blah!
Boom! Bonk bonk on the head!
The older the victim, the more rapid the progress of the disease.
And you? The disease doesn't seem to be interested.
I am a carrier. Whatever happens, I can't go back to the ship. And I do want to go back to the ship, Captain.
Of course, Mr. Spock.
I think children have an instinctive need for adults. They want to be told right and wrong.
One of the advantages of being a captain, Doctor, is being able to ask for advice without necessarily having to take it.
Interesting. You Earth people glorify organized violence for forty centuries, but you imprison those who employ it privately.
And, of course, your people found an answer.
We disposed of emotion, Doctor. Where there's no emotion, there's no motive for violence.
What did you say your name was?
My name? My name is--aah! [struggling] Simon... Van Gelder! I was the director of-- director-- at the Tantalus colony. I was a graduate of...of...I was assistant to...Doctor...Doc--ah! [Sobbing] I knew... I knew. But they've erased it.
Erased?
Edited... adjusted... subverted me! But I won't forget! I won't forget!
You're madly in love with Helen, Captain. You'd lie, cheat, steal for her, sacrifice your career, your reputation..... And now...she's gone.
Has it occurred to you that there's a certain... inefficiency in constantly questioning me on things you've already made up your mind about?
It gives me emotional security.
[calling after Kirk as the latter leaves sick bay] Had to finish the physical on you, didn't I? What am I, a doctor or a moon shuttle conductor? [then, alone in the room] If I jumped every time a light came on around here, I'd end up talkin' to myself.
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