"I'd prefer a dose of common sense"

[Flying Spaghetti Monster]

The title of this thread is a line that Bones says in The Voyage Home. Even more than "Dammit Jim" and "He's Dead, Jim" I think this line encapsulates his character and his role on the show nicely.

So,, for the major characters, find a line of dialogue that you feel does the same. If you can think of a better one for Bones, by all means.

 

[Captrek]

For Scotty, “Any man who could manage such a feat, I wouldna dare disappoint. She’ll launch on time, sir. And she’ll be ready.”

For Chekov, does a wordless scream count as a line of dialog?

 

[Mr Silver]

For Chekov, does a wordless scream count as a line of dialog?

For Chekov, that counts as an entire page worth of lines in most cases.

 

[TheLobes]

[When asked what the logical purpose of his medals is]
Data: I do not know, sir. I suppose none, I just wanted them. Is that vanity?

I always thought that line summed Data up pretty well. You get the naivety, but also that great interest in himself. He seems slightly exhilarated by the idea that he might have performed an act of vanity, but the fact that he feels interest in it kind of defeats its own purpose, and hes back where he started again. Its moments like this that really give you a glimpse into his character, although I suppose it doesnt really sum up his role on the show.

 

[Admiral Shran]

For Scotty - "Now, drink your drink."

For Pulaski - "It does know how to do these things, doesn't it?"

For Worf - "On the Enterprise, I was considered quite humorous."

For Tuvok - "Shall I flog them as well?"

For Mayweather - "Aye sir, full impulse."

 

[Bill Morris]

THE HORTA: NO KILL I.
SPOT: Meow . . .
PORTHOS: Arf!

 

[TiberiusMaximus]

Garak: They were all true...especially the lies.

 

[JiNX-01]

Archer: "The final frontier begins in this hall. Let's explore it together."

 

[Rojixus]

Kirk: "Risk! Risk is our business! That's what the starship is all about! That's why we're aboard her!"

Spock: "I have been ... and always shall be ... your friend. Live long ... and prosper."
(Alternatively: "THE WOMEN!")

Picard: "The first time any man's freedom is trodden on we're all damaged. I fear that today..."

Sisko: "So... I lied. I cheated. I bribed men to cover up the crimes of other men. I am an accessory to murder. But most damning of all... I think I can live with it... And if I had to do it all over again... I would."

 

[sbk1234]

Garak: They were all true...especially the lies.

One of my favorite quotes in all Trek.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

Captain Robau: "Walk with me."

 

[Scrambo]

Kirk: "Risk! Risk is our business! That's what the starship is all about! That's why we're aboard her!"

I would say that pretty much sums Kirk up or is that the Enterprise?

 

[Rojixus]

Kirk: "Risk! Risk is our business! That's what the starship is all about! That's why we're aboard her!"

I would say that pretty much sums Kirk up or is that the Enterprise?

Both apparently, Kirk's one true love has always been the Enterprise and he always considered the ship and himself inseparable.

 

[Colonel Midnight]

Archer: *Insert one of numerous thumps as his butt is handed to him... again.*

Cheers,
-CM-

 

[ngc7293]

Scotty: "I know this ship like the back of my hand. [WHAM!]

 

[scotpens]

Spock: “I have been ... and always shall be ... your friend. Live long ... and prosper.”

Good for the more mellowed-out movie Spock.

For TOS Spock:
“Being split in two halves is no theory with me, Doctor. I have a human half, you see, as well as an alien half, submerged, constantly at war with each other. Personal experience, Doctor. I survive it because my intelligence wins over both, makes them live together.”

McCoy:
“This is a big ship. I'm just a country doctor.”

Scotty:
“They called the Enterprise a garbage scow, sir!”

 

[Paradon]

The female Founder: "Your victory will taste as bitter as defeat"!

 

[MHT1138]

Garak: They were all true...especially the lies.

I prefer my signature for Garak, but that quote is good too.

 

[lurok]

T'Pol: "You presume that my time with Humans has left me susceptible to their emotions."

"Humans believe that sometimes... you have to follow your instincts. Very illogical approach, but one I've come to embrace."

Think they encapsulate her experience on ENT...

 

[TiberiusMaximus]

Thanks, MHT and sbk.

Picard: "Starfleet was formed to seek out new life - well THERE IT SITS!"