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- [Picard is telling Wesley how he once, as an ensign, picked a fight with three Nausicaans]
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: I stood toe-to-toe with the worst of the three. And I told him what I thought of him, his pals, his planet, and I possibly made some passing reference to his questionable parentage...
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: There's no greater challenge than the study of philosophy.
- Wesley Crusher: But William James won't be on my Starfleet exams.
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: The important things never will be. Anyone can be trained in the mechanics of piloting a starship.
- Wesley Crusher: And Starfleet Academy...
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Takes more. Open your mind to the past - art, history, philosophy. And all this may mean something.
- Pakled Commander Reginod: We are strong.
- Lieutenant Geordi La Forge: You're armed to the teeth.
- Pakled Captain Grebnedlog: Teeth are for chewing.
- Lieutenant Worf: Any classified weapons knowledge you share with your captors will be considered treason.
- Lieutenant Geordi La Forge: Yeah, but I may have no choice.
- Lieutenant Worf: You will die without honor.
- Lieutenant Geordi La Forge: Thanks a lot, Worf.
- Lieutenant Worf: You will never attain the 24th level of awareness.
- Lieutenant Geordi La Forge: 24, huh? That's, uh... that's quite a challenge.
- Lieutenant Worf: Indeed. 24 is the gateway to heroic salvation.
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: [to his crew] Any rumors of my brush with death are greatly exaggerated, is that clear?
- Lieutenant Geordi La Forge: The Pakleds seem pretty... sincere.
- Pakled Captain Grebnedlog: We want what we want.
- Commander William T. Riker: Our computer banks are non-negotiable.
- Pakled Captain Grebnedlog: We want them.
- Lieutenant Geordi La Forge: Believe me, they're nothing if not... persistent.
- Pakled Captain Grebnedlog: We want to be nothing if not persistent.
- Lieutenant Geordi La Forge: Nobody ever said they were great conversationalists.
- [Picard is telling Wesley how he once, as an ensign, picked a fight with three Nausicaans]
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: I stood toe-to-toe with the worst of the three. And I told him what I thought of him, his pals, his planet, and I possibly made some passing reference to his questionable parentage...
- Wesley Crusher: Those Academy cadets can be extremely competitive.
- Commander William T. Riker: But you have the practical experience, Wes.
- Lt. Commander Data: Commander Riker is correct. While the information imparted to cadets at the Academy is unquestionably vital for prospective Starfleet officers, it nonetheless requires a significant period of supplementary systems training and situational disciplines.
- Commander William T. Riker: Didn't I just say that?
- Lt. Commander Data: Yes, sir. But not quite as perspicuously.
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: For ambitious Starfleet officers, there are certain costs involved. You must be cautious of long-term commitments, Wesley.
- Wesley Crusher: No problem. Where women are concerned, I am in complete control!
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: [before entering the medical facility at Starbase 515] Why do I get the distinct impression that you're acting like some kind of... escort?
- Wesley Crusher: Dr. Pulaski asked me to make sure that you actually went inside.
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: That woman! She would.
- Wesley Crusher: Sir?
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Yes, what is it, Ensign?
- Wesley Crusher: I enjoyed our trip together, sir.
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: So did I.
- [Picard tells Wesley about his run-in with the three Nausicaans]
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: I had this one Nausicaan down in this, uh... somewhat devious joint lock, when, uh, unbeknownst to me, one of his chums drew his weapon and... impaled me through the back. Curious sensation, actually...
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: [waking up after the operation] What the hell are *you* doing here?
- Doctor Pulaski: Saving your life.
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Oh, come on. This is a routine procedure - quite commonplace.
- Doctor Pulaski: True. But you are not a commonplace man.
- Commander William T. Riker: What brings you so far from home?
- Pakled Captain Grebnedlog: We look for things.
- Commander William T. Riker: What were you looking for?
- Pakled Captain Grebnedlog: Things we need.
- Commander William T. Riker: Can you be more specific?
- Pakled Captain Grebnedlog: Things that make us go. We need help.
- Commander William T. Riker: What is the nature of your mission?
- Pakled Captain Grebnedlog: We look for things.
- Commander William T. Riker: [to La Forge] Did you hear an echo?
- Wesley Crusher: Didn't you ever wish you had kids of your own?
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Wishing for a thing does not make it so.
- [Picard prepares to leave for Starbase 515 without giving a reason for his journey]
- Commander William T. Riker: Forgive my saying so, sir, but you're being rather enigmatic.
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Consider it Captain's privilege.
- Commander William T. Riker: As First Officer, I have complete security clearance.
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: This has nothing to do with ship's business, Number One. Suffice it to say, it is strictly a matter of... 'image'.
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: I didn't want you involved in this.
- Doctor Pulaski: You're welcome.
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: If you're here... the entire crew must know.
- Doctor Pulaski: You're still the Captain - invincible.
- Wesley Crusher: Have you always been so disciplined?
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Good Lord, no.
- [indicates his heart]
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: If I was, I wouldn't have this problem.
- [last lines]
- Cmdr. Riker: Yes, sir.
- Capt. Picard: Then, Ensign Crusher, set course for the Epsilon sector, warp 5. Engage.