Monk quotes from Stargate SG-1

Monk

When the mind is enlightened, the spirit is freed, the body matters not.

Dr. Jackson

Is there a child in here?

Monk

There is a child in all of us.

Monk

I only know a snowflake cannot exist in a storm of fire.

Col. O'Neill

What?

Dr. Jackson

Jack.

Col. O'Neill

No, I…you know me, I'm a huge fan of subtlety, but that's downright encrypted.

Dr. Jackson

[to the monk] Sorry, don't worry about him.

Monk

The sun is warm, the wind is wild, the grass is green along the shores. Here no bull can hide.

Col. O'Neill

[to himself] I don't know about that.

Dr. Jackson

Jack, he's speaking in Zen Koans. Whatever theology he follows may be an original basis for Buddhism on Earth.

Col. O'Neill

Well that's very nice. I'll be sure to call the Dalai Lama when we get home.

Monk

Those who seek one-ness, find all that they seek.

Dr. Jackson

I think this is gonna take a while.

Col. O'Neill

Really? What gives you that idea?

Dr. Jackson

Oma? What does that mean?

Monk

Words cannot express things, speech cannot convey the spirit. Swayed by words, one is lost.

Monk

Why do you seek this child of flesh and bones?

Dr. Jackson

He is the son of my wife.

Monk

But not your son.

Dr. Jackson

No. But my wife is dead now and I promised her I would make sure the boy is safe.

Monk

And you are sure he will be safe with you?

Dr. Jackson

Yes. Absolutely.

Monk

Because it is so clear, it takes a longer time to realize it. If you immediately know the candlelight is fire, the meal was cooked a long time ago.

Monk

You hate the Goa'uld?

Dr. Jackson

Yes.

Monk

Your hate will lead to the child's death.