"In Purgatory's Shadow/By Infernos Light" Line-by-Line

GARAK: What do you think?

 

WORF: I think it is a bad idea.

 

GARAK: I'd write the actual letter myself. I just need you to sign it.

 

WORF: Find someone else.

 

Garak: Why? Because I'm a Cardassian? You're a Klingon, Nog is a Ferengi. Starfleet Academy is a very accepting place.

 

WORF: You are not just a Cardassian. You are a spy, an assassin and a saboteur.

 

GARAK: I know I've done some unfortunate things in the past and I regret them. That's why I want to join Starfleet. Why I need to join Starfleet. I'm looking for a fresh start, a way to make up for all the damage I've done. I need to prove to myself that I can be better than I am; but I need your help, your support, to start me on my way to redemption.

 

Worf: If that is how you feel, I will consider your request.

 

GARAK: That's all I ask. Frankly, I think I can be quite an asset to Starfleet. With my extensive experience I could skip the lower ranks entirely and begin my career as a Commander. Maybe you should suggest that in your letter? Tell them you'd be honored to serve under me.

 

Worf: Do not play games with me. You have no desire to join Starfleet, do you?"

 

Garak: No, I'm afraid I don't.

 

WORF: Then why all of this deception?

 

Garak: Because lying is a skill like any other, and if you want to maintain a level of excellence, you have to practise constantly.

 

WORF: Practice on someone else.

 

Garak: Mister Worf, you're no fun at all.

 

WORF: Good.

 

[Replimat]

Dukat: Major, you and I have to talk.

 

Kira: Dukat, I've had a busy day. I just want to drink my coffee and-

 

Dukat: I left my daughter in your care. You promised me you would look after her. I trusted you.

 

KIRA: Listen, if this is about taking Ziyal to services at the Bajoran shrine..