There are inspiring, epic quotes in Star Trek. Words that stir the soul, shining a light on paths to a brighter now and a better future. But, what about those bits of dialog that don’t have a stirring message, that you enjoy just because you enjoy them?

One of my favorites, from DSC season 3, Episode 1:

“I don’t know. But it was temperature-sensitive and really valuable, so it’s probably ice cream.”

Burnham is captured and being questioned at the Merchantile. After being spritzed with a dose of space truth serum, Burnham’s captors question her about stolen cargo. When asked by her captors what the cargo is, a very drugged up Burnham says the above with serious sincerity. I love the entirety of Burnham’s chattering and behavior while she is under the influence of the space truth serum. That particular line always makes me smile, though.

Do you have a favored, not particularly inspiring, you just like it, Star Trek quote?

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I think it was Q who said, “Ah, Mr. Worf. Eat a good book lately?”

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I liked his quip to Riker: “I liked you better without the beard.”

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That episode is a treasure trove. “I’m not good in groups. It’s difficult to work in a group when you’re omnipotent.”

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Definitely a t-shirt ready quote.

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But that was just Q’s ad hominem response to an even better exchange: Q: What must I do to convince you people (that he is mortal and without powers) Worf: die.

Sorry I know you said “not epic” but most things Worf says are epic.

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It’s Dorn’s delivery. He and Stewart could make any of their lines sound epic, no matter how cheesy the episode was

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Riker’s glance back at Worf when he says that is great. I would describe it as “surprised but thinks it’s a good point”.

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OP said “not at all epic”. This was pretty epic

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“Good tea. Nice house.” - the endlessly quotable Lt. Worf

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I am Worf, son of Mogh, House of Martok, son of Sergei, House of Rozhenko, Bane to the Duras Family, slayer of Gowron. I have made some chamomile tea. Do you take sugar?

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I think my username will help you lol

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Yeah it did. LOL!

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You broke your little ships.

-Lilly, First Contact

After an impassioned and (IMO) epic bit of dialogue from Picard, this little disarming line hits me so hard. Just wanna give him a hug.

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Yes! I think taken on its own, it comes across as a not-epic quote. But, as the finish to a tremendous demonstration by two amazingly talented actors, it’s so emotionally hard-hitting.

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“Borg…? Sounds Swedish.”

Lily has a good number of my favorite Trek quotes. Her delivery is perfect, and the script to First Contact is fantastic.

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The line must be drawn here! This far, no further! And I will make them pay for what they’ve done.

Love that bit, I get caught up in the passion of Picard’s delivery every time.

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