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75 of the Most Inspiring Star Trek Quotes

Fans have always known that Star Trek is an amazing show. The rest of us would do well to get on board. The series is actually full of timeless and universal wisdom.

The fascinating characters in the Star Trek series offer insights about ourselves and others, and encourage us all to live well. Here are 75 of the most inspiring Star Trek quotes.

Our Favorite Star Trek Quotes

“Evil does seek to maintain power by suppressing the truth.” “Or by misleading the inoccent.” Spock and Dr. McCoy
“Improve a mechanical device and you may double productivity. But improve man, you gain a thousandfold.” Khan Noonien Singh
“Compassion: that’s the one thing no machine ever had. Maybe it’s the one thing that keeps men ahead of them.” Dr. McCoy
“It is possible to commit no errors and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life.” Captain Jean-Luc Picard
“You can use logic to justify almost anything. That’s its power. And its flaw.” Captain Cathryn Janeway
“Logic is the beginning of wisdom, not the end.” Spock
“Things are only impossible until they’re not.” Captain Jean-Luc Picard
“I am pleased to see that we have differences. May we together become greater than the sum of both of us.” Surak
“Without followers, evil cannot spread.” Spock
“The prejudices people feel about each other disappear when they get to know each other.” Captain James T. Kirk
“Time is fluid…like a river with currents, eddies, backwash.” Spock
“A library serves no purpose unless someone is using it.” Mr. Atoz
“Humans do have an amazing capacity for believing what they choose — and excluding that which is painful.” Spock
“Live now; make now always the most precious time. Now will never come again.” Captain Jean-Luc Picard
“Change is the essential process of all existence.” Spock
“Without freedom of choice there is no creativity.” Captain James T. Kirk
“With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censored, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably.” Captain Jean-Luc Picard
“Live long, and prosper.” Spock
“If we’re going to be damned, let’s be damned for what we really are.” Captain Jean-Luc Picard
“Human beings do not survive on bread alone … but on the nourishments of liberty. For what indeed is a man without freedom … naught but a mechanism, trapped in the cogwheels of eternity.” Harry Mudd
“Your will to survive, your love of life, your passion to know … Everything that is truest and best in all species of beings has been revealed to you. Those are the qualities that make a civilization worthy to survive.” Lai the Vian
“There is a way out of every box, a solution to every puzzle; it’s just a matter of finding it.” Captain Jean-Luc Picard
“You may find that having is not so pleasing a thing as wanting. This is not logical, but it is often true.” Spock
“Sometimes a feeling is all we humans have to go on.” CaptainJames T. Kirk
“I speak of rights! A machine has none; a man must. If you do not grant him that right, you have brought us down to the level of the machine; indeed, you have elevated that machine above us!” Samuel T. Cogley
“When you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Spock
“Those who want war will find causes, no matter how many of them you take away.” Diane Duane
“A little suffering is good for the soul.” Captain James T. Kirk
“The heart is not a logical organ.” Dr. Janet Wallace
“Pain is a thing of the mind. The mind can be controlled.” Spock
“To all mankind — may we never find space so vast, planets so cold, heart and mind so empty that we cannot fill them with love and warmth.” Garth
“It can be argued that a human is ultimately the sum of his experiences.” Benjamin Sisko
“It would seem that evil retreats when forcibly confronted.” Yarnek of Excalbia
“When a child is taught, it’s programmed with simple instructions, and at some point, if its mind develops properly, it exceeds the sum of what it was taught, thinks independently.” Dr. Daystrom
“When governments murder those who speak the truth, it is time to get new governments.” Diane Duane
“Believing oneself to be perfect is often the sign of a delusional mind.” Data
“I would be delighted to offer any advice I can on understanding women. When I have some, I’ll let you know.” Captain Jean-Luc Picard
“Intuition, however illogical, is recognized as a command prerogative.” Captain James T. Kirk
“Violence in reality is quite different from theory.” Spock
“I object to intellect without discipline; I object to power without constructive purpose.” Spock
“It’s hard to believe that something which is neither seen nor felt can do so much harm.” “That’s true. But an idea can’t be seen or felt.” Vanna and Captain James T. Kirk
“Time is the fire in which we burn.” Malcolm McDowell
“Men don’t talk peace unless they’re ready to back it up with war.” Col. Green
“It’s time you learned that freedom is never a gift. It has to be earned.” Captain James T. Kirk
“May I point out that I have gotten a chance to examine your counterparts closely. They are brutal, savage, uncivilized and illogical. They are in every way examples of Homo sapiens, the very flower of humanity.” Spock
“There’s only one kind of woman …” “Or man, for that matter. You either believe in yourself or you don’t.” Captain James T. Kirk and Harry Mudd
“Life and death are seldom logical.” “But attaining a desired goal always is.” Dr. McCoy and Spock
“This is why one must be careful with life,” her father had said, in very controlled wrath. “Death is the most hateful thing. Don’t allow the destruction of what you can never restore.” Diane Duane
“Can you imagine how life could be improved if we could do away with jealousy, greed, hate …” “It can also be improved by eliminating love, tenderness, sentiment — the other side of the coin.” Dr. Roger Corby and Captain James. T Kirk
“I fail to comprehend your indignation, sir. I have simply made the logical deduction that you are a liar.” Spock
“Many Myths are based on truth.” Spock
“To be human is to be complex. You can’t avoid a little ugliness – from within – and from without.” Captain James T. Kirk
“Every living thing wants to survive.” Spock
“Superior ability breeds superior ambition.” Spock
“Look at these three words written larger than all the rest, and with special pride never written before or since — tall words, proudly saying, “We the people” … these words and the words that follow … must apply to everyone or they mean nothing.” Captain James T. Kirk
“A lie is a very poor way to say hello.” Edith Keeler
“To boldly go where no man has gone before.” Captain James T. Kirk
“It is necessary to have purpose.” Alice #1
“Madness has no purpose. Or reason. But it may have a goal.” Spock
“When the personality of a human is involved, exact predictions are hazardous.” Dr. McCoy
“If I can have honesty, it’s easier to overlook mistakes.” Captain James T. Kirk
“A father doesn’t destroy his children.” Lt. Carolyn Palamas
“Our species can only survive if we have obstacles to overcome. You remove those obstacles. Without them to strengthen us, we will weaken and die.” Captain James T. Kirk
“Behind every great man, there is a woman — urging him on.” Harry Mudd
“Another dream that failed. There’s nothing sadder.” Captain James T. Kirk
“We’re a most promising species, Mr. Spock, as predators go. Did you know that? I frequently have my doubts. I don’t. Not any more. And maybe in a thousand years or so, we’ll be able to prove it.” Captain James T. Kirk
“One man cannot summon the future. But one man can change the present!” Alternate Mr. Spock
“Curious, how often you humans manage to obtain that which you do not want.” Spock
“We prefer to help ourselves. We make mistakes, but we’re human — and maybe that’s the word that best explains us.” Captain James T. Kirk
“Now, I don’t pretend to tell you how to find happiness and love, when every day is a struggle to survive. But I do insist that you do survive, because the days and the years ahead are worth living for!” Edith Keeler
“Leave bigotry in your quarters; there’s no room for it on the bridge.” Captain James T. Kirk
“The release of emotion is what keeps us healthy. Emotionally healthy.” “That may be, Doctor. However, I have noted that the healthy release of emotion is frequently unhealthy for those closest to you.” Dr. McCoy and Spock
“How we deal with death is at least as important as how we deal with life.” Captain James T. Kirk
“Insults are effective only where emotion is present.” Spock
“Too much of anything, even love, isn’t necessarily a good thing.” Captain James T. Kirk

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These quotes from Star Trek offer encouragement and inspiration. And if you are a huge Star Trek fan they will bring you back to an episode of the TV show or a specific Star Trek Movie. In either case, they will bring a smile to your face. They help us remember that, regardless of the place, time, or situation we find ourselves in, living well is important. Yes, we are complex. But then, we are human.

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Warp Speed Your Inspiration: 55 Iconic Star Trek Quotes for Fans

Last Updated on February 25, 2024

The Star Trek universe is full of wisdom and brilliant one-liners that are impressive for learning and food for thought. There are bound to be hundreds of amazing quotes to choose from with so many seasons, both new and old, to watch! Everyone has their favorites, so there is a classic quote here for you somewhere, whether it be Spock, Jean Luc Picard, Leonard McCoy, Scotty, or James T Kirk.

You could almost say it would be “highly illogical” not to read on! (If you know, you know). Before we give you 55 Quotes that will be sure to keep you wanting more Star Trek, let’s quickly discuss what Star Trek is (for those that have been living under a rock for 40 years!)

What is Star Trek?

Star Trek is an American science fiction program that Gene Roddenberry created. The very first series debuted over 50 years ago in 1966! Since then, a host of different spin-offs, mini-series, animated movies, cartoons, toys, games, and books/comics have been released. A cult following has developed around the movie, and many fans dress up as characters for conventions and even go as far as to do a V-shaped hand sign, whilst saying the classic catchphrase “live long and prosper”. Ironically, the Star Trek series continues to prosper, even 50+ years after its debut, long may it continue!

“Logic is the beginning of wisdom, not the end.” — Spock
“Madness has no purpose. Or reason. But it may have a goal.” — Spock
“You mind your place, mister, or you’ll be wearing concrete galoshes.” — Scotty
“ Confidence is faith in oneself. It can’t easily be given by another.” — Deanna Troi
“Engage!” — Jean-Luc Picard
“I have been and always shall be your friend.” — Spock
“A lie is a very poor way to say hello.” — Edith Keeler
“Live now; make now always the most precious time . Now will never come again.” — Jean-Luc Picard
“Could you please continue the petty bickering? I find it most intriguing.” — Data
“You may find that having is not so pleasing a thing as wanting. This is not logical, but it is often true.” — Spock
“Please, Mrs. Troi! … and it’s Worf, not Woof.” — Lt. Worf
“Insufficient facts always invite danger.” — Spock
“I am a doctor, not a bricklayer.” — Dr. McCoy
“Make it so!” — Jean-Luc Picard
“Perhaps man wasn’t meant for paradise. Maybe he was meant to claw, to scratch all the way.” — Captain Kirk
“Well, I know this much: We can’t avoid the future .” — William T. Riker
“Respect is earned, not bestowed.” — Deanna Troi
“Just before they went into warp, I beamed the whole kit and kaboodle into their engine room, where they’ll be no tribble at all.” — Scotty
“I’m a doctor, not an escalator.” — Dr. McCoy
“Yes, sir. I am attempting to fill a silent moment with non-relevant conversation.” — Data
“Flair is what marks the difference between artistry and mere competence.” — William T. Riker
“The only person you’re truly competing against is yourself.” — Jean-Luc Picard
“Dammit, Jim!” — Dr. McCoy
“You can use logic to justify almost anything. That’s its power. And its flaw.” — Captain Cathryn Janeway
“Without followers, evil cannot spread.” — Spock
“They used to say that if man was meant to fly, he’d have wings. But he did fly. He discovered he had to.” — Captain Kirk
“When governments murder those who speak the truth, it is time to get new governments.” — Diane Duane
“To all mankind: May we never find space so vast, planets so cold, heart and mind so empty, that we cannot fill them with love and warmth.” — Garth
“I am not a merry man.” — Lt. Worf
“Emotions are alien to me. I’m a scientist.” — Spock
“Fear is the true enemy. The only enemy.” — William T. Riker
“In critical moments, men sometimes see exactly what they wish to see.” — Spock
“Compassion: That’s the one thing no machine ever had. Maybe it’s the one thing that keeps men ahead of them.” — Dr. McCoy
“Sharing an orbit with God is no small experience.” — Deanna Troi
“I would gladly risk feeling bad at times if it also meant that I could taste my dessert. — Data
“I have been told that patience is sometimes a more effective weapon than the sword.” — Lt. Worf
“Change is the essential process of all existence.” — Spock
“Sometimes a feeling is all we humans have to go on.” — Captain Kirk
“I cannae change the laws of physics! I’ve got to have thirty minutes!” — Scotty
“If we’re going to be damned, let’s be damned for what we really are.” — Jean-Luc Picard
“Live long and prosper!” — Spock
“What does God need with a starship?” — Captain Kirk
“Computers make excellent and efficient servants, but I have no wish to serve under them.” — Spock
“Leave bigotry in your quarters; there’s no room for it on the bridge.” — Captain Kirk
“Baby needs a new pair of shoes.” — Data
“The prejudices people feel about each other disappear when they get to know each other.” — Captain Kirk
“Things are only impossible until they are not.” — Jean-Luc Picard
“I’m a doctor, not a mechanic.” — Dr. McCoy
“If we resist, we die. If we don’t resist… we die.” — William T. Riker
“A species that enslaves other beings is hardly superior, mentally or otherwise.” — Captain Kirk
“Curious, how often you humans manage that which you do not want.” — Spock
“A man either lives life as it happens to him, meets it head-on and licks it, or he turns his back on it and starts to wither away.” — Dr. Boyce
“Humans do have an amazing capacity for believing what they choose — and excluding that which is painful.” — Spock
“It’s not safe out here. It’s wondrous, with treasures to satiate desires both subtle and gross; but it’s not for the timid.” — Q
“With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censored, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably.” — Jean-Luc Picard

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22 Famous Star Trek Quotes that Will Live Forever

If you haven’t watched Star Trek , you’ve at least heard about it. The sci-fi television series created by Gene Roddenberry has earned millions of fans over the years.

Roddenberry was allegedly inspired by Gulliver's Travels and a TV series called Wagon Train to create Star Trek. Each episode of the series is built as an incredible adventure, but also as a morality tale, considering that the episodes depict cultural realities and conflicts like war and peace, sexism, human rights, religion, economics, loyalty, racism and technology.

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Due to this approach, Star Trek is not only about space adventure and exploration. The franchise is also recognized for being one of the first TV series with a multiracial cast and applauded for its attitude toward civil rights.

The Star Trek world was full of wisdom and great lines, but here are 22 of the most meaningful quotes from its characters .

A man either lives life as it happens to him, meets it head-on and licks it, or he turns his back on it and starts to wither away. -- Dr. Boyce

Logic is the beginning of wisdom, not the end. -- Spock

You may find that having is not so pleasing a thing as wanting. This is not logical, but it is often true. -- Spock

Live now ; make now always the most precious time. Now will never come again. -- Jean-Luc Picard

Sometimes a feeling is all we humans have to go on. -- Captain Kirk

With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censored, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably. -- Jean-Luc Picard

The prejudices people feel about each other disappear when they get to know each other. -- Captain Kirk

If we're going to be damned, let's be damned for what we really are. -- Jean-Luc Picard

Insufficient facts always invite danger. -- Spock

Perhaps man wasn't meant for paradise. Maybe he was meant to claw, to scratch all the way. -- Captain Kirk

In critical moments, men sometimes see exactly what they wish to see. -- Spock

Compassion: that's the one thing no machine ever had. Maybe it's the one thing that keeps men ahead of them. -- Dr. McCoy

Change is the essential process of all existence. -- Spock

Without followers, evil cannot spread. -- Spock

Our species can only survive if we have obstacles to overcome . You remove those obstacles. Without them to strengthen us, we will weaken and die. -- Captain Kirk

Curious, how often you humans manage to obtain that which you do not want. -- Spock

One man cannot summon the future. But one man can change the present! -- Spock

To all mankind -- may we never find space so vast, planets so cold, heart and mind so empty that we cannot fill them with love and warmth. -- Garth

You know the greatest danger facing us is ourselves, and irrational fear of the unknown. There is no such thing as the unknown. Only things temporarily hidden, temporarily not understood. -- Captain Kirk

A species that enslaves other beings is hardly superior -- mentally or otherwise. -- Captain Kirk

Now, I don't pretend to tell you how to find happiness and love, when every day is a struggle to survive. But I do insist that you do survive, because the days and the years ahead are worth living for! -- Edith Keeler

Live long and prosper! -- Spock

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Two Barbershop Owners Chase Lost Girl Down The Street

At the Look Sharp Barbershop, Rafael Santana and Osvaldo Lugo were known for their precision haircuts, but one afternoon, they had to use their quick reflexes for a whole different kind of emergency.

A flash of pink passed by the window, and suddenly the barbers were racing out the door, scissors abandoned, to save a life.

They Sprung Into "Dad Mode"

Rafael Santana and Osvaldo Lugo were working through a typical afternoon at the Look Sharp Barbershop when the ordinary suddenly turned urgent.

Santana, a father of four, glimpsed a blur of pink racing down the sidewalk. Instantly, he knew something was wrong. When he saw the little girl running alone and heading towards a busy intersection, he shouted to Lugo, and both barbers dropped their clippers and sprinted out the door. As the pair chased after the girl, it felt like time was stretching out.

"I kept thinking to myself, 'You better get to her on time.'" Osvaldo Lugo

Despite the potential danger, the barbers' fatherly instincts kicked in, propelling them forward in this heart pounding race. Lugo's surveillance camera recorded the entire dramatic chase, capturing the urgency and determination in every step.

In the video, you can see Santana and Lugo swiftly closing the distance between themselves and the child, with seconds to spare. Fortunately, they managed to intercept her just before she reached the crosswalk. It was a close call, but their quick reflexes and courageous actions made all the difference. Take a look for yourself.

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Then The Police Department Stepped In...To Thank Them!

After Rafael Santana and Osvaldo Lugo's courageous act saved a child from running into traffic, the impact of their quick-thinking reverberated throughout East Hartford. The local police department didn't waste time acknowledging the bravery of these two barbers. Within hours, the East Hartford Police Department posted a heartfelt message on their official Facebook page , publicly commending Santana and Lugo for their swift action and calling them heroes.

The post, which quickly garnered attention from the community, praised the barbers for their decisive response in a critical moment. "Heroic Barbers to the Rescue!" the post began, highlighting the quick-thinking actions of Santana and Lugo that prevented what could have been a devastating incident. The police department made it clear that the actions of these two men had not only saved a child's life but also demonstrated the power of everyday heroes in the community.

But the recognition didn't stop there. The police department took an extra step by awarding both Santana and Lugo with hero certificates, an honor typically reserved for citizens who go above and beyond to keep their community safe. This public show of appreciation not only demonstrated the significance of their actions but also reminded others the importance of staying vigilant and looking out for one another.

Despite the recognition, Santana and Lugo remained humble. "We did this out of love, and we'd do it a million times again," Santana said. "We protect and serve our community at all costs."

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Rafael Santana and Osvaldo Lugo might be known for their styling skills, but now they're also known for their swift actions and heroism. The certificates hanging in their barbershop serve as a reminder that heroes are all around us, and sometimes, the people you trust with your hair might be the same ones who could save your life.

"We're just dads with lucky timing," Lugo said, emphasizing that their heroic act was instinctual. Santana agreed, saying that being a father makes you alert to the world around you.

As the barbers returned to their chairs, they knew they'd done more than just save a haircut that day — they'd saved a life. The barbershop's regulars now have a story to tell, and it's not just about a great cut. It's about two barbers who became heroes when it mattered most.

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Man Explains Why He Prioritizes Giving His Wife Alone Time

Being a parent is a wonderful crazy ride. But it's also physically, emotionally, and mentally draining. It's a continuous cycle of putting someone else's needs ahead of your own, and sometimes?

You just really need a break.

In a candid post that has gone viral on both TikTok and Instagram (racking up a staggering 31 million views combined), one husband explains why he prioritizes giving his wife alone time every single week, and honestly, we should all be taking notes.

Why a Husband Prioritizes Alone Time For His Wife

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Former NFL player and motivational speaker Cedric Thompson Jr. and his wife, Charlotte, share three young children, ages 6, 4, and 1.

To say their household is chaotic is an understatement. Life with littles is all-consuming and amidst the diapers, constant demands, and neverending loads of laundry, it's not just easy to lose sight of your own needs, it's easy to lose YOURSELF, particularly if you're the primary caregiver.

Cedric understands this first-hand.

He starts the now-viral video with a gentle reminder for all moms, saying, "You should not feel guilty for having alone time ."

And while this should be a given, the reality is that moms and guilt go together like peanut butter and jelly. Guilt doesn't come with a handy on-off switch and as any mom knows it's nearly impossible to let that guilt go.

Cedric explains that what his wife does with her alone time is "quite frankly, none of my business." What he does know is that when she's out, he doesn't want her to worry or feel rushed. He's got it handled.

"I don't want her to get lost in being a mother or a wife," he continues.

"I want her to take the time to remind herself who she is and the things that she wants to do."

Whether that's just getting away for a chance to chill and relax or meeting up with friends.

“At the end of the day, we’re a team,” he concludes. “My wife is my teammate. And sometimes your teammates need a break. When she comes back home and puts those hats back on, she can wear those hats in the way that she wants to after being rejuvenated from having that alone time.”

Important Conversation Around Needing Alone Time After Having Kids

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Charlotte isn't the only one who gets uninterrupted alone time one evening a week, Cedric does too. It's taken a while for the couple to figure out how to do it consistently but now they make sure to give each other the space and time they need to recharge, blissfully alone.

"My biggest motto in life is that you have to take care of yourself in order to take care of those around you. That's the only way that you can really show up the best." Cedric Thompson Jr.

Turns out Cedric's 1-minute and 7-second video hit a nerve and opened up an important conversation about giving your partner "me-time." Nearly 20,000 people took to the comments to share their thoughts and not all of them were good.

Because, of course, there were some people who just didn't get it (*sigh*).

"Does anyone post these drippy videos about "daddy's alone time" no they don't. Says it all really (eye-roll emoji)."

"Beta vibes."

"This shouldn't be celebrated doing your duty as a father shouldn't feel like such a burden to the point where you have to tell everyone you do it."

Others praised Cedric for being a supportive partner.

"This is how grown, mature men successfully manage a marital relationship, especially one with young children. Kudos to you sir."

Some commenters legitimately wanted to know how to make it work for both partners, asking:

"honest question: how do you navigate this need for alone time for yourself as well?"

And others were downright heartbreaking.

"How do I send this to my husband w/o sending to my husband? He knows NOTHING about mom alone time. But he knows about dad alone time."

"And this is one of the reasons I'm leaving my partner of 7 years. He thinks I'm lazy for having alone time from our 3 kids."

"The reaction has been interesting," Cedric told Newsweek . "It's hard to explain all that goes on in my wife having alone time in 60 seconds, and when people don't have the full context, they can make assumptions, which is understandable."

The Importance of Quality Time Alone

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Needing alone time doesn't mean you're a bad parent, it means you're HUMAN.

Sometimes you need to stop, just so you can keep on going. Sometimes you need to leave the presence of your children so you can return and be more present with them.

According to experts, everyone needs some time on their own to rest and reflect. In fact, alone time is crucial for mental health and well-being and is a healthy way to recharge, destress, and recenter yourself.

Parenthood is amazing, yes. But it's also often overwhelming. Providing space and time for EACH partner to get away and take a break is essential, not just for the individual, but for the family as a whole.

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