There are countless amazing ones but just curious if there are any that are burrowed in deep and won’t leave. For me there are two.

“The first duty of every Starfleet officer is to the truth, whether scientific truth, historical truth or personal truth. It is the guiding principle on which Starfleet is based so if you can’t find it within yourself to stand up for the truth then you don’t deserve to wear that uniform.” -Picard

“‘Why me?’ It’s the question you ask yourself every morning and every evening. No one else gets a second chance so why me? That led you to the idea that there was a reason for your survival, a purpose you’re meant to fulfill, right here, right now. And that led you to a savior complex because if there is no reason, if there is no purpose, then your very existence is a middle finger to anyone who has ever lost someone. Which is everyone. How’s that for brutal honesty?” -Kovich

  • teft
    30•8 months ago

    You know, there are some words I’ve known since I was a schoolboy: “With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censured, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably.” Those words were uttered by Judge Aaron Satie, as wisdom and warning. The first time any man’s freedom is trodden on, we’re all damaged.

    • StametsOPM
      9•8 months ago

      I had to decide between the Kovich line and this one. Both are stuck in my head and I can so easily quote. This is just so damn good. Not to mention truthful