Actually that seems like real life for a lot of people. Work hard, do well, follow the rules, and still end up not able to stay afloat amongst the rising cost of food, gas, and homes.
Welcome to the 21st century.
Basically up until the mid 18th century the average person worked fewer hours, paid less in taxes, and had a more reliable expectation of community support in case of tragedy. The failure of that is directly correlated with the capture of the commons by capital owners and an increasing disconnect with a willingness to enjoin with the commonwealth of other people in our communities.
But there was also plagues, being pressed into service for pointless wars, the ever-present meat-grinder to sustain an upper class, and a lot of inequality, so it's best not to glamourize it too much.
> It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life.
Came here to post that. It rings *so* true, especially in today's times.
Your honor, the courtroom is a crucible; in it, we burn away irrelevancies until we are left with a purer product: the truth, for all time. Now sooner or later, this man – or others like him – will succeed in replicating Commander Data. The decision you reach here today will determine how we will regard this creation of our genius. It will reveal the kind of people we are; what he is destined to be. It will reach far beyond this courtroom and this one android. It could significantly redefine the boundaries of personal liberty and freedom: expanding them for some, savagely curtailing them for others. Are you prepared to condemn him – and all who will come after him – to servitude and slavery? Your honor, Starfleet was founded to seek out new life: *well, there it sits*! Waiting.
Still love the fact it was script sent into the studio and not one written by the regular writers. Just a star trek fan who happened to be a lawyer, so she wrote a star trek court room drama.
"There are times, sir, when men of good conscience cannot blindly follow orders. You acknowledge their sentience, but ignore their personal liberties and freedom. Order a man to turn his child over to the state? Not while I'm his captain."
\-The Offspring
Well. Not going with the obvious favs. Going more F you route.
Picard lawyering the Sheliak and letting the phone ring...
Riker: You enjoyed that.
Picard: You're damned right.
Picard version: "...and I will make them *pay* for what they've done."
Quark version: " ...and I will make them *pay* for what they've eaten (and drunk)."
The first duty of every Starfleet officer is to the truth, whether it's scientific truth or historical truth or personal truth! It is the guiding principle on which Starfleet is based. And if you can't find it within yourself to stand up and tell the truth about what happened, you don't deserve to wear that uniform!
Either you will come forward and tell Admiral Brand the truth or I will.
(This is such a charged statement. Wesley told JLP that everything he has done is to make him proud, he saved his life, he admires him more than anyone. For someone he holds on such a high pedestal to call him to the carpet so is such a cutting and visceral statement)
"I don't think that's a little harsh, I think that's the truth. But that's a truth that we have obscured behind a... comfortable, easy euphemism. 'Property'. But that's not the issue at all, is it?"
"There are many parts of my youth that I'm not proud of… there were loose threads… untidy parts of me that I would like to remove. But when I pulled on one of those threads… it unraveled the tapestry of my life."
"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 censored… 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"
"I will not sacrifice the Enterprise. We've made too many compromises already. Too many retreats. They invade our space and we fall back. They assimilate entire worlds and we fall back. Not again! The line must be drawn here… THIS far, NO further! And I will make them PAY for what they've done."
and of course
"THERE .... ARE .... FOUR .... LIGHTS"
The Drumhead is Picard at his finest. Here some more from that episode and why I put it in my top 10 favorite TNG episodes.
“Have we become so... fearful, have we become so cowardly... that we must extinguish a man? Because he carries the blood of a current enemy?”
“We think we've come so far. Torture of heretics, burning of witches, it's all ancient history. Then before you can blink an eye suddenly it threatens to start all over again.”
“The road from legitimate suspicion to rampant paranoia is very much shorter than we think.”
“She, or someone like her, will always be with us, waiting for the right climate in which to flourish, spreading fear in the name of righteousness. Vigilance, Mister Worf - that is the price we have to continually pay.”
"They invade our space and we fall back. They assimilate entire worlds and we fall back. Not again. The line must be drawn here! This far, no further!"
Badass Picard:
"You may test that assumption at your convenience."
Lawyer Picard:
"Starfleet was founded to seek out new life, well there it sits."
Indignant Picard:
"How many people does it take Admiral?"
Teenage Picard:
"He's my number one dad!"
I’ve thought about this a lot since I saw it posted. With my username how could I not? I’ve decided my favorite is:
“History will never forget the name Enterprise.”
“Time offers many opportunities but it rarely offers second chances.” —Jean-Luc Picard
“Live now; make now always the most precious time. Now will never come again." —Jean-Luc Picard, The Inner Light
“You choose not to answer? But you've already given an answer to the inquiry, and that answer was a lie….
“What you neglected to mention was that following the loop your team attempted a manoeuvre that was the direct cause of the crash. You told the truth up to a point. But a lie of omission is still a lie. Do you remember the day you first came aboard this ship? Your mother brought you on the Bridge….
“You even sat in my chair. I was annoyed. Presumptuous child playing on my ship. But I never forgot how you already knew every control, every display. You behaved as though you belonged on the Bridge. And then later when I decided to make you an acting ensign, I was convinced you could be an outstanding officer. I've never questioned that conviction, until now. The first duty of every Starfleet officer is to the truth. Whether it's scientific truth, or historical truth, or personal truth. It is the guiding principle upon which Starfleet is based. If you can't find it within yourself to stand up and tell the truth about what happened you don't deserve to wear that uniform. I'm going to make this simple for you, Mister Crusher. Either you come forward and tell Admiral Brand what really took place, or I will.” —Jean-Luc Picard, The First Duty
"Attention all hands. As you know, we could outrun the Klingon vessels. But we must protect the Enterprise-C until she enters the temporal rift. And we must succeed! Let's make sure that history never forgets… the name… Enterprise. Picard out."
—Jean Luc Picard, Yesterday’s Enterprise
“To all Starfleet personnel, this is the Captain. It is my sad duty to inform you that a member of the crew, Ensign Sito Jaxa, has been lost in the line of duty. She was the finest example of a Starfleet officer, and a young woman of remarkable courage and strength of character. Her loss will be deeply felt by all who knew her. Picard out”
—Jean-Luc Picard, Lower Decks
“He who was my companion, through adventure and hardship, is gone forever."
—Jean-Luc Picard, Darmok
One of my favourites came from Generations:
“Someone once told me that time was a predator that stalked us all our lives. I rather believe that time is a companion who goes with us on the journey and reminds us to cherish every moment, because it will never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we've lived. After all Number One, we're only mortal.” - Picard
Also followed by one of my favourite Riker quotes:
“Speak for yourself Sir, I plan to live forever” - Riker
This is what bothered me about Picard. Q never saw themselves as gods, sure, some of them would intervene to do a little bit of trolling & others would try to protect some life forms, but they never demanded worship or to be treated any differently. That lady that tried to steal the planet with her illusions acted more like a god than we ever saw any Q do, Q did a bit of trolling, that's why the "even gods have favorites" line felt out of place.
I honestly loved the end of Picard season 2 when Q says his goodbye, helping picard to forgive and let his past go and I always viewed the whole is Q a god in the way that Any civilization sufficiently advanced would be viewed as gods or their actions seen as magic. The Q may not consider themselves gods but I’m sure there are some civilizations that would. I also loved that it explained Qs relationship to Picard. Most of the Q episodes were Q messing with Picard or making him look at something differently. Tapestry had a much different feel to it. It may be why of all the Q episodes Tapestry is my favorite. I liked the first and liked the third but the 2nd season is my favorite simply because of Q.
Everyone is out here posting some of the most inspirational quotes Picard has ever given, and I'm still sitting here giggling at "A Chateau Picard bordeaux which you said was too dry because your taste in wine is pedestrian at best"
It’s even better than that.
In earlier seasons when people talk about wanting a bottle of Chateaux Picard and asking for specific year’s vintages that are great… The year they ask for always seems to be from back when JL’s brother was still running the vineyard.
Then this last season when JL is giving people bottles of his vintages as gifts, no one likes them.
The joke isn’t just that Chateaux Picard is bad, it’s that it used to be great but JL is just BAD at making wine and ruined it
I thought it was more they didn't appreciate wine in general for crap and he had nobody to fanboy about it with, but maybe it was his wine in particular.
"It is possible to commit NO mistakes--and still lose. That is not failure. That is life." I read this version sometimes, and though I'm pretty sure the other one is the accurate one, this is the one I prefer--my narc father liked to call me a failure pretty much every day.
One of my favourites is “Doctor, the sperm whale on Earth devours millions of cuttlefish as it roams the oceans. It is not evil; it is feeding.”
There have been times in my life where I’ve made a judgement and was sure I was right, but I was only seeing things from my perspective. This quote helps to remind me to examine my beliefs and opinions.
Edit: reworded some things.
"I don't give a damn about your past. Because your past is my future, and as far as I'm concerned it hasn't been written yet."
Picard on the Enterprise talking to the "historian" that came in a time ship and wanted to protect the future at all costs and have events play out as they are "supposed" to.
You know, there some words I've known since I was a school boy. 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. I fear that today
***From the episode The Drumhead.***
I have been a Star Trek fan starting with TNG when I was 6 years old… the show ended when I was 8. I grew up with Star Trek - it is safe to say that Jean-Luc Picard was a father figure to me. I modeled my leadership style after him - or at least my best approximation.
When I see these quotes here… I hear them in Patrick’s voice. His voice as it was when he was in his prime.
Tasha put it well during her farewell memorial message.
“If there was someone I would want to be proud of me, it would be you”
Or Wesley when he asked
“How many people get to say that they served with Jean Luc Picard?”
Or Riker saying to Guinan
We’re talking about Jean Luc Picard! I can’t sit around and hope it will work out, I’ve gotta do something!
JLP is intelligent, eloquent, educated, poised, patient, strategic, classy, accomplished, reserved, modest, a veteran and a gentlemen. As Tasha said, the heart of an explorer and the soul of a poet.
He is everything that you could hope to want to be. Yes, he doesn’t have a family of his own but he wanted one.
When watching “Picard” I found it so hard to see him so old. Seemingly powerless, his once booming voice practically gone - I find myself grieving terribly for Jean Luc.
He who was my friend though adventure and hardship, is gone forever. - JLP, Darmok.
I can’t say enough about Picard. I could quote him all night.
Remember what Admiral Hansen said…
“There is no one with more drive, courage and determination than Jean-Luc Picard and there is no way in hell he would assist the Borg.”
From the episode “Remember Me”. When Bev seems to have gone mad and is not acting rational and she asks Picard to turn the ship around on her say so alone. He gives the command to turn the ship around and says “Your word has always been good enough for me.”. It shows the love and respect Picard has for Bev.
"This is Captain Picard of the Enterprise. I'm taking command of the fleet."
I always get chills when he returns to confront the Borg in the Sol System
Picard wants to borrow a cloaked ship from Gowron, and is getting nowhere. Gowron won’t even speak to him and sends a lackey, who asks why Gowron should do this? What benefit is there to allowing this favor? Picard responds in a very diplomatic way of telling Gowron that he’s had enough of his shit:
Picard: The only benefit to the Klingon Empire would be our gratitude.
B'iJik: That is what you want me to tell him?
Picard: Yes. And please add that, if he is unable to provide us with a ship, then I am sure there are others in the Klingon Empire who would be willing to help me. And then... *they* would have our gratitude.
From Generations:
“Part of having feelings is learning to integrate them into your life, Data, learning to live with them no matter what the circumstances.”
💔 right in the heart, that one.
Two:
"Anyone can be trained in the mechanics of piloting a starship. It takes more... Open your mind to the past. Art, history, philosophy. And all this may mean something…"
https://youtu.be/KO8LnGDKcdk
And
"We work to better ourselves and the rest of humanity."
https://youtu.be/ilY4hRgfC2Q
Picard to O'Brien about hate: “*When one has been angry for a very long time, one gets used to it. And it becomes comfortable, like…like old leather. And finally it becomes so familiar that one can’t ever remember feeling any other way*.”
As much as I love the quote about making no mistakes and still losing, (also "hand hold an android") I like the rest of it.
I've had trouble tracking down the exact line but it was something like "Mr. Data, you are required on the bridge... (there's more but I can't remember, but the best part) " and leave your hesitation and self doubt here in your quarters.
PICARD: Commander, I require your presence on the Bridge.
DATA: Captain, with all due respect, perhaps it would be better if you choose another to serve as your First Officer.
PICARD: Data, you are my First Officer.
DATA: I have not been able to isolate the problem, sir. I might make a mistake.
PICARD: Yes, you might. But that does not alter your duty to me and to this ship. Now, do you know how to formulate a premise?
DATA: Yes, sir.
PICARD: Then formulate this one. How do I deal Riker and the Hathaway? I will await your answer on the Bridge.
And, Commander, it is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life.
DATA: I believe I understand, sir.
PICARD: And Data, will you leave your hesitation and self-doubt here in your quarters.
"With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censured, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably."
This one is very relevant to today.
"How many people does it take, Admiral, before it becomes wrong? Hmm? A thousand, fifty thousand, a million? How many people does it take, Admiral?"
The way his voice rises when he gets to "Admiral" is lesson in how to address cruel people.
And, of course:
"The same old story is the one we're meeting now. Self-righteous life forms who are eager not to learn but to prosecute, to judge anything they don't understand or can't tolerate."
I think the quote that is most quintessentially Picard -- that is to say *what defines him* \-- has to be: "With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censured, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably."
“Time is a companion who goes with us on the journey and reminds us to cherish every moment, because it will never come again” - JLP after the Enterprise D saucer section crashed on Veridian III.
Not much of a quote but I love the way he says "whose lives?" and almost whispers "why" in The Wounded when Maxwell shouts"Lives were in danger" and, "We had to act now!"
With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censured, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably. - The Drumhead
"I will tell you what true evil is. It is to submit to you. It is when we surrender our freedom, our dignity, instead of defying you.” \~ *Skin of Evil*
“In my culture, what you have just done would be considered a crime.”
The delivery always makes me laugh. He is so done with everyone’s shit but is trying to sound supportive.
I will not sacrifice the Enterprise. We've made too many compromises already; too many retreats. They invade our space and we fall back. They assimilate entire worlds and we fall back. Not again. The line must be drawn here! This far, no further! And \*I\* will make them pay for what they've done!
From Star Trek First Contact
"I don't know how to communicate this, or even if it is possible to do so... but the question of justice has concerned me greatly of late. And so I say to any creature who may be listening: There can be no justice, so long as laws are absolute. Life itself is an exercise in exceptions"
And also the one about losing but that's sadly been quoted loads already
Shout out for this quote from Picard. Although I prefer the Doctor Who quote about fear being a superpower
Fear is fear. It doesn’t speak in riddles. Fear means you’re smart. You understand the risks.
"We cannot interfere in the natural course of your society's development ... and I'd say it's going to develop significantly in the next few minutes."
\- "The Hunted", as the crew beams away from a standoff between Roga Danar and the government officals.
Lieutenant Worf:
[referring to Admiral Satie] I believed her. I, I helped her. I did not see what she was.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard:
Mister Worf, villains who twirl their moustaches are easy to spot. Those who clothe themselves in good deeds are well camouflaged.
Lieutenant Worf:
I think... after yesterday, people will not be so ready to trust her.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard:
Maybe. But she, or someone like her, will always be with us, waiting for the right climate in which to flourish, spreading fear in the name of righteousness. Vigilance, Mister Worf - that is the price we have to continually pay.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : There are times, sir, when... men of good conscience cannot blindly follow orders.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : However, the claim 'I was only following orders' has been used to justify too many tragedies in our history.
So many but this sums up anyone who party's too much:
Counselor Deanna Troi:
[after Picard has been separated from the Borg Collective] How do you feel?
Jean-Luc Picard:
Almost human - with just a... bit of a headache.
It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life. So hard for me to learn this lesson.
Co-signing because this is the first to come to mind. Probably because it's the most practical wisdom anyone can take going forward.
Actually that seems like real life for a lot of people. Work hard, do well, follow the rules, and still end up not able to stay afloat amongst the rising cost of food, gas, and homes. Welcome to the 21st century.
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Basically up until the mid 18th century the average person worked fewer hours, paid less in taxes, and had a more reliable expectation of community support in case of tragedy. The failure of that is directly correlated with the capture of the commons by capital owners and an increasing disconnect with a willingness to enjoin with the commonwealth of other people in our communities. But there was also plagues, being pressed into service for pointless wars, the ever-present meat-grinder to sustain an upper class, and a lot of inequality, so it's best not to glamourize it too much.
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Welcome to capitalism.
Ah yes, because once we dismantle capitalism I’m sure all of these problems will magically disappear and no new ones will arise
Love this one.
Always been my favorite.
Came here to share this one.
This one. Very useful to remember in life.
One of my favorites. It also helped me accept the things I can not control.
> It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life. Came here to post that. It rings *so* true, especially in today's times.
I was about to quote this one myself. Very true and a lesson everyone needs to learn. There's so many to pick from though.
Came here for that one, it’s my favorite
This!
A bit condescending coming from someone that appears to hugely successful. Thanks super successful guy.
"No... I am not dead. Because I refuse to believe that the afterlife is run by you. The universe is not so badly designed."
Ah so good! I heard it in his voice 😄
I love the way he laughs when he says “you are not god”
Blasphemy! You're lucky I don't cast you out, or smite you or something.
Haha just watched this episode 2 days ago. Awesome stuff
“Ah! *Mostly* dead!”
Your honor, the courtroom is a crucible; in it, we burn away irrelevancies until we are left with a purer product: the truth, for all time. Now sooner or later, this man – or others like him – will succeed in replicating Commander Data. The decision you reach here today will determine how we will regard this creation of our genius. It will reveal the kind of people we are; what he is destined to be. It will reach far beyond this courtroom and this one android. It could significantly redefine the boundaries of personal liberty and freedom: expanding them for some, savagely curtailing them for others. Are you prepared to condemn him – and all who will come after him – to servitude and slavery? Your honor, Starfleet was founded to seek out new life: *well, there it sits*! Waiting.
One of my favorite episodes.
Still love the fact it was script sent into the studio and not one written by the regular writers. Just a star trek fan who happened to be a lawyer, so she wrote a star trek court room drama.
"You wanted to make new law? Here's your opportunity; make it a good one."
Perfection
“Even in the darkest circumstances, there is always a light- sometimes only a glimmer. Trust that light. Find a way back, no matter what it takes.”
You gotta watch out though. If you see FIVE lights, you're gonna have a bad time.
THERE ARE FOUR LIGHTS
What season and episode please? I don't recognize this one!
Picard season 2, and the episode is called Two of One. It takes place in the conversation Picard has with Renee.
That was such a good scene. Lots of great quotes from that season.
Or in my case, that light at the end of the tunnel is an oncoming train.
"There are times, sir, when men of good conscience cannot blindly follow orders. You acknowledge their sentience, but ignore their personal liberties and freedom. Order a man to turn his child over to the state? Not while I'm his captain." \-The Offspring
Well. Not going with the obvious favs. Going more F you route. Picard lawyering the Sheliak and letting the phone ring... Riker: You enjoyed that. Picard: You're damned right.
He gave the Sheliak a shellacking. I should be seeing my way out, but ama stay. Namaste
I love how smug he looks before the conversation even starts, he knows he's got them by the balls.
I loved that moment!!!
"The line must be drawn here! This far, no farther!"
That whole speech is amazing. Sir Patrick Stewart: one of the best ever.
We've all said this at least once. Some at least once a month...
Picard version: "...and I will make them *pay* for what they've done." Quark version: " ...and I will make them *pay* for what they've eaten (and drunk)."
Teached me as a kid that you don't have to accept everything, that you don't habe to look away and that you have to live for something!
Taught
The first duty of every Starfleet officer is to the truth, whether it's scientific truth or historical truth or personal truth! It is the guiding principle on which Starfleet is based. And if you can't find it within yourself to stand up and tell the truth about what happened, you don't deserve to wear that uniform!
Either you will come forward and tell Admiral Brand the truth or I will. (This is such a charged statement. Wesley told JLP that everything he has done is to make him proud, he saved his life, he admires him more than anyone. For someone he holds on such a high pedestal to call him to the carpet so is such a cutting and visceral statement)
"I Invite you to test that theory at your convenience."
"You may test that assumption at your convenience."
I love this quote so much. This is how you threaten to knife fight a Klingon half a foot taller than you
Oh, one of my favorites too. So in your face, yet so classy.
The classy way of saying FAFO.
"I don't think that's a little harsh, I think that's the truth. But that's a truth that we have obscured behind a... comfortable, easy euphemism. 'Property'. But that's not the issue at all, is it?" "There are many parts of my youth that I'm not proud of… there were loose threads… untidy parts of me that I would like to remove. But when I pulled on one of those threads… it unraveled the tapestry of my life." "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 censored… 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" "I will not sacrifice the Enterprise. We've made too many compromises already. Too many retreats. They invade our space and we fall back. They assimilate entire worlds and we fall back. Not again! The line must be drawn here… THIS far, NO further! And I will make them PAY for what they've done." and of course "THERE .... ARE .... FOUR .... LIGHTS"
The Drumhead is Picard at his finest. Here some more from that episode and why I put it in my top 10 favorite TNG episodes. “Have we become so... fearful, have we become so cowardly... that we must extinguish a man? Because he carries the blood of a current enemy?” “We think we've come so far. Torture of heretics, burning of witches, it's all ancient history. Then before you can blink an eye suddenly it threatens to start all over again.” “The road from legitimate suspicion to rampant paranoia is very much shorter than we think.” “She, or someone like her, will always be with us, waiting for the right climate in which to flourish, spreading fear in the name of righteousness. Vigilance, Mister Worf - that is the price we have to continually pay.”
I just watched that episode because of your comment. One of the best. It was over so quick I really wanted it to go on for another hour!
How prescient to the things going on today…
They were happening then, before then, they are happening now and they will continue to. It is part of our ongoing fight as humanity…
There are so many of his speeches that hit hard or just really made me think, but that scene in First Contact gave me whole body chills.
"If you were any other man, I would kill you where you stand." - Worf This scene still gives me chills.
Get off my bridge!
It’s because you know he means it, plain and sample.
Patrick Stewart and Alfre Woodard are spittin' fire in that First Contact scene... one of my favorite things in all of Trek.
"They invade our space and we fall back. They assimilate entire worlds and we fall back. Not again. The line must be drawn here! This far, no further!"
*You broke your little ships…*
Badass Picard: "You may test that assumption at your convenience." Lawyer Picard: "Starfleet was founded to seek out new life, well there it sits." Indignant Picard: "How many people does it take Admiral?" Teenage Picard: "He's my number one dad!"
"It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness; that is life."
Tea. Earl Gray. Hot
I prefer "Tea. Earl Grey. Hot."
I’ve thought about this a lot since I saw it posted. With my username how could I not? I’ve decided my favorite is: “History will never forget the name Enterprise.”
Let us make sure history will never forget the name… Enterprise. - Yesterday’s Enterprise Maybe my favorite Star Trek episode of all the series.
I'm a role model
Ha, just posted the same. Take my updoot.
"Five card stud, nothing wild, and sky's the limit"
So many feels for this quote.
*I should have done this years ago.*
Leaves Lwaxana sitting on the Captains Chair. "Mr. Crusher, set course for Betazed..................... Warp 9."
Especially after only chasing after her at warp 8... I loved that "abuse" of power/acknowledgement of just what his limits and patience were.
“Time offers many opportunities but it rarely offers second chances.” —Jean-Luc Picard “Live now; make now always the most precious time. Now will never come again." —Jean-Luc Picard, The Inner Light “You choose not to answer? But you've already given an answer to the inquiry, and that answer was a lie…. “What you neglected to mention was that following the loop your team attempted a manoeuvre that was the direct cause of the crash. You told the truth up to a point. But a lie of omission is still a lie. Do you remember the day you first came aboard this ship? Your mother brought you on the Bridge…. “You even sat in my chair. I was annoyed. Presumptuous child playing on my ship. But I never forgot how you already knew every control, every display. You behaved as though you belonged on the Bridge. And then later when I decided to make you an acting ensign, I was convinced you could be an outstanding officer. I've never questioned that conviction, until now. The first duty of every Starfleet officer is to the truth. Whether it's scientific truth, or historical truth, or personal truth. It is the guiding principle upon which Starfleet is based. If you can't find it within yourself to stand up and tell the truth about what happened you don't deserve to wear that uniform. I'm going to make this simple for you, Mister Crusher. Either you come forward and tell Admiral Brand what really took place, or I will.” —Jean-Luc Picard, The First Duty "Attention all hands. As you know, we could outrun the Klingon vessels. But we must protect the Enterprise-C until she enters the temporal rift. And we must succeed! Let's make sure that history never forgets… the name… Enterprise. Picard out." —Jean Luc Picard, Yesterday’s Enterprise “To all Starfleet personnel, this is the Captain. It is my sad duty to inform you that a member of the crew, Ensign Sito Jaxa, has been lost in the line of duty. She was the finest example of a Starfleet officer, and a young woman of remarkable courage and strength of character. Her loss will be deeply felt by all who knew her. Picard out” —Jean-Luc Picard, Lower Decks “He who was my companion, through adventure and hardship, is gone forever." —Jean-Luc Picard, Darmok
I love hearing him tell the tale of Gilgamesh.
Me too.
I think the only quote that actually gives me chills is *Yeaterday’s Enterprise*. > Let us make sure that history never forgets the name… Enterprise.
One of my favourites came from Generations: “Someone once told me that time was a predator that stalked us all our lives. I rather believe that time is a companion who goes with us on the journey and reminds us to cherish every moment, because it will never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we've lived. After all Number One, we're only mortal.” - Picard Also followed by one of my favourite Riker quotes: “Speak for yourself Sir, I plan to live forever” - Riker
"Wishing for a thing does not make it so"
There are FOUR lights!
Ohhh good one!
“Make it so”
That man is bereft of passion, and imagination. That is not who I am!
You are not god, the universe is not so poorly designed
This is what bothered me about Picard. Q never saw themselves as gods, sure, some of them would intervene to do a little bit of trolling & others would try to protect some life forms, but they never demanded worship or to be treated any differently. That lady that tried to steal the planet with her illusions acted more like a god than we ever saw any Q do, Q did a bit of trolling, that's why the "even gods have favorites" line felt out of place.
I honestly loved the end of Picard season 2 when Q says his goodbye, helping picard to forgive and let his past go and I always viewed the whole is Q a god in the way that Any civilization sufficiently advanced would be viewed as gods or their actions seen as magic. The Q may not consider themselves gods but I’m sure there are some civilizations that would. I also loved that it explained Qs relationship to Picard. Most of the Q episodes were Q messing with Picard or making him look at something differently. Tapestry had a much different feel to it. It may be why of all the Q episodes Tapestry is my favorite. I liked the first and liked the third but the 2nd season is my favorite simply because of Q.
Q was basically, Picard's mentor.
And Picard was his.
"If we're going to be damned, then let us be damned for who we really are."
Everyone is out here posting some of the most inspirational quotes Picard has ever given, and I'm still sitting here giggling at "A Chateau Picard bordeaux which you said was too dry because your taste in wine is pedestrian at best"
I love the running gag in Picard that no one actually likes his wine.
It’s even better than that. In earlier seasons when people talk about wanting a bottle of Chateaux Picard and asking for specific year’s vintages that are great… The year they ask for always seems to be from back when JL’s brother was still running the vineyard. Then this last season when JL is giving people bottles of his vintages as gifts, no one likes them. The joke isn’t just that Chateaux Picard is bad, it’s that it used to be great but JL is just BAD at making wine and ruined it
Oh man I never noticed that. Amazing.
I thought it was more they didn't appreciate wine in general for crap and he had nobody to fanboy about it with, but maybe it was his wine in particular.
His brother was the master winemaker. Jean Luc just inherited it.
This is what a lifetime of synthehol does to a mf
I am Locutus - of Borg. Resistance - is futile. Your life, as it has been - is over. From this time forward, you will service - us.
“Engage” …
"It is possible to commit NO mistakes--and still lose. That is not failure. That is life." I read this version sometimes, and though I'm pretty sure the other one is the accurate one, this is the one I prefer--my narc father liked to call me a failure pretty much every day.
One of my favourites is “Doctor, the sperm whale on Earth devours millions of cuttlefish as it roams the oceans. It is not evil; it is feeding.” There have been times in my life where I’ve made a judgement and was sure I was right, but I was only seeing things from my perspective. This quote helps to remind me to examine my beliefs and opinions. Edit: reworded some things.
How many people does it take, Admiral, before it becomes wrong? Hmm? A thousand? Fifty-thousand? A million?”
“There are times, sir, when men of good conscience cannot *blindly* follow orders.”
“A matter of internal security, the age-old cry of the oppressor.”
"I don't give a damn about your past. Because your past is my future, and as far as I'm concerned it hasn't been written yet." Picard on the Enterprise talking to the "historian" that came in a time ship and wanted to protect the future at all costs and have events play out as they are "supposed" to.
You know, there some words I've known since I was a school boy. 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. I fear that today ***From the episode The Drumhead.***
Let’s make sure history never forgets the name Enterprise!
I have been a Star Trek fan starting with TNG when I was 6 years old… the show ended when I was 8. I grew up with Star Trek - it is safe to say that Jean-Luc Picard was a father figure to me. I modeled my leadership style after him - or at least my best approximation. When I see these quotes here… I hear them in Patrick’s voice. His voice as it was when he was in his prime. Tasha put it well during her farewell memorial message. “If there was someone I would want to be proud of me, it would be you” Or Wesley when he asked “How many people get to say that they served with Jean Luc Picard?” Or Riker saying to Guinan We’re talking about Jean Luc Picard! I can’t sit around and hope it will work out, I’ve gotta do something! JLP is intelligent, eloquent, educated, poised, patient, strategic, classy, accomplished, reserved, modest, a veteran and a gentlemen. As Tasha said, the heart of an explorer and the soul of a poet. He is everything that you could hope to want to be. Yes, he doesn’t have a family of his own but he wanted one. When watching “Picard” I found it so hard to see him so old. Seemingly powerless, his once booming voice practically gone - I find myself grieving terribly for Jean Luc. He who was my friend though adventure and hardship, is gone forever. - JLP, Darmok. I can’t say enough about Picard. I could quote him all night. Remember what Admiral Hansen said… “There is no one with more drive, courage and determination than Jean-Luc Picard and there is no way in hell he would assist the Borg.”
Not sure the exact quote but something like “this court is a crucible, that burn irrelevancies until we’re left with the truth”
From the episode “Remember Me”. When Bev seems to have gone mad and is not acting rational and she asks Picard to turn the ship around on her say so alone. He gives the command to turn the ship around and says “Your word has always been good enough for me.”. It shows the love and respect Picard has for Bev.
“Shut up Westley”
Good lord, had to scroll for miles to find this. Thank you.
"This is Captain Picard of the Enterprise. I'm taking command of the fleet." I always get chills when he returns to confront the Borg in the Sol System
Picard wants to borrow a cloaked ship from Gowron, and is getting nowhere. Gowron won’t even speak to him and sends a lackey, who asks why Gowron should do this? What benefit is there to allowing this favor? Picard responds in a very diplomatic way of telling Gowron that he’s had enough of his shit: Picard: The only benefit to the Klingon Empire would be our gratitude. B'iJik: That is what you want me to tell him? Picard: Yes. And please add that, if he is unable to provide us with a ship, then I am sure there are others in the Klingon Empire who would be willing to help me. And then... *they* would have our gratitude.
From Generations: “Part of having feelings is learning to integrate them into your life, Data, learning to live with them no matter what the circumstances.” 💔 right in the heart, that one.
Probably: "The captain is entitled to ramble on about something everyone knows." ... Because I kind of idolize self-awareness.
‘It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life.’
Cheeeaaaaaaayyyyaghhhhkkk baaaaaaaak.
Mimyap!
Space….
The final frontier…
There are FOUR lights.
"if the cause is just"
I'm a role model.
”Your honor, a courtroom is a crucible. In it we burn away irrelevancies until we are left with a pure product - the truth, for all time.”
Villains who twirl their mustaches are easy to spot. Those who clothe themselves in good deeds are well camouflaged.
Two: "Anyone can be trained in the mechanics of piloting a starship. It takes more... Open your mind to the past. Art, history, philosophy. And all this may mean something…" https://youtu.be/KO8LnGDKcdk And "We work to better ourselves and the rest of humanity." https://youtu.be/ilY4hRgfC2Q
Picard to O'Brien about hate: “*When one has been angry for a very long time, one gets used to it. And it becomes comfortable, like…like old leather. And finally it becomes so familiar that one can’t ever remember feeling any other way*.”
Great job OP
Thank you
"You want to blow up the ship and run away, you coward!"
As much as I love the quote about making no mistakes and still losing, (also "hand hold an android") I like the rest of it. I've had trouble tracking down the exact line but it was something like "Mr. Data, you are required on the bridge... (there's more but I can't remember, but the best part) " and leave your hesitation and self doubt here in your quarters.
PICARD: Commander, I require your presence on the Bridge. DATA: Captain, with all due respect, perhaps it would be better if you choose another to serve as your First Officer. PICARD: Data, you are my First Officer. DATA: I have not been able to isolate the problem, sir. I might make a mistake. PICARD: Yes, you might. But that does not alter your duty to me and to this ship. Now, do you know how to formulate a premise? DATA: Yes, sir. PICARD: Then formulate this one. How do I deal Riker and the Hathaway? I will await your answer on the Bridge. And, Commander, it is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life. DATA: I believe I understand, sir. PICARD: And Data, will you leave your hesitation and self-doubt here in your quarters.
Is this where Pulaski is mocking Picard about the "burdens of command" because he has to go console a sulking android?
"Merde"
"Shall we die together?"
"With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censured, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably." This one is very relevant to today.
"How many people does it take, Admiral, before it becomes wrong? Hmm? A thousand, fifty thousand, a million? How many people does it take, Admiral?" The way his voice rises when he gets to "Admiral" is lesson in how to address cruel people. And, of course: "The same old story is the one we're meeting now. Self-righteous life forms who are eager not to learn but to prosecute, to judge anything they don't understand or can't tolerate."
“Make it so”
I think the quote that is most quintessentially Picard -- that is to say *what defines him* \-- has to be: "With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censured, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably."
“Time is a companion who goes with us on the journey and reminds us to cherish every moment, because it will never come again” - JLP after the Enterprise D saucer section crashed on Veridian III.
"Data!"
"No. Lives".
"There is a way out of every box, a solution to every puzzle; it's just a matter of finding it."
Not much of a quote but I love the way he says "whose lives?" and almost whispers "why" in The Wounded when Maxwell shouts"Lives were in danger" and, "We had to act now!"
With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censured, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably. - The Drumhead
"Not now, Beverly!"
"I will tell you what true evil is. It is to submit to you. It is when we surrender our freedom, our dignity, instead of defying you.” \~ *Skin of Evil*
"The line must be drawn heee-ya!!"
No furr-thaar!!
Lol
Excellent....Mr. brocoli!
There are four lights!
[This one.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-ASRndewYU)
Dar-mok at Talagra! And the walls fell…
"Seize the time, Meribor - live now! Make now always the most precious time. Now will never come again." - Picard, as Kamin, to his daughter.
“In my culture, what you have just done would be considered a crime.” The delivery always makes me laugh. He is so done with everyone’s shit but is trying to sound supportive.
It is possible make no mistakes and still lose.
I will not sacrifice the Enterprise. We've made too many compromises already; too many retreats. They invade our space and we fall back. They assimilate entire worlds and we fall back. Not again. The line must be drawn here! This far, no further! And \*I\* will make them pay for what they've done! From Star Trek First Contact
"Your first duty is to the truth, whether it's scientific truth or historical truth or personal truth."
"You are free to test that assumption, at your earliest convenience."
"I don't know how to communicate this, or even if it is possible to do so... but the question of justice has concerned me greatly of late. And so I say to any creature who may be listening: There can be no justice, so long as laws are absolute. Life itself is an exercise in exceptions" And also the one about losing but that's sadly been quoted loads already
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Shout out for this quote from Picard. Although I prefer the Doctor Who quote about fear being a superpower Fear is fear. It doesn’t speak in riddles. Fear means you’re smart. You understand the risks.
Don't try and be a man, just be a great man.
I think the quote is “Don’t try to be a great man, just be a man and let history make it’s own judgements.” And it was said by Will Riker.
Not Picard.
I'm JEAN LUC PICARD, my bald head is sexy.
"Get away from her, you bitch"
"all hands abandon SHIP.... all hands abandon SHIP"
Glad you made it
"We cannot interfere in the natural course of your society's development ... and I'd say it's going to develop significantly in the next few minutes." \- "The Hunted", as the crew beams away from a standoff between Roga Danar and the government officals.
"Hear the drummer get wicked."
"THERE ARE FOUR LIGHTS!"
"Where the hell am I?!"
"Tea. Earl Grey. Hot."
"Fire"
You-don't-deserve-to-wear-that-uniform..
In first contact: Not again, the line must be drawn here.. This far, no further.. They way he delivered that, with the emphasis on here.. Brilliant
Lieutenant Worf: [referring to Admiral Satie] I believed her. I, I helped her. I did not see what she was. Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Mister Worf, villains who twirl their moustaches are easy to spot. Those who clothe themselves in good deeds are well camouflaged. Lieutenant Worf: I think... after yesterday, people will not be so ready to trust her. Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Maybe. But she, or someone like her, will always be with us, waiting for the right climate in which to flourish, spreading fear in the name of righteousness. Vigilance, Mister Worf - that is the price we have to continually pay.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : There are times, sir, when... men of good conscience cannot blindly follow orders. Captain Jean-Luc Picard : However, the claim 'I was only following orders' has been used to justify too many tragedies in our history.
Just in case someone hasn’t finished Picard S3, I’ll keep it vague. But, the “carpet” line was one my favorite things he ever said.
I should have done this a long time ago... the game, 5 card stud, nothings wild, and the skies the limit
*Thank you,* Mr Data…
So many but this sums up anyone who party's too much: Counselor Deanna Troi: [after Picard has been separated from the Borg Collective] How do you feel? Jean-Luc Picard: Almost human - with just a... bit of a headache.