Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series)
Peak Performance (1989)
Marina Sirtis: Counselor Deanna Troi
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Quotes
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[Data explains his strategy during his rematch of Strategema against Kolrami]
Lt. Commander Data : I was playing for a standoff, a draw. While Kolrami was dedicated to winning, I was able to pass up obvious avenues of advancement, then settle for a balance. Theoretically, I should be able to challenge him indefinitely.
Doctor Pulaski : Then you *have* beaten him.
Lt. Commander Data : It is a matter of perspective, Doctor. In the strictest sense, I did not win.
Counselor Deanna Troi , Doctor Pulaski : Data!
Lt. Commander Data : I busted him up.
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[Data is taking on Sirna Kolrami in a game of Strategema and getting some last-minute advice from Dr. Pulaski]
Lt. Commander Data : In the present context, what did she mean by "bust him up"?
Counselor Deanna Troi : In her own way, Dr. Pulaski was instructing you to take the shortest route to victory.
Lt. Commander Data : As opposed to what?
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[Data and Troi are analyzing Riker's tactical abilities]
Lt. Commander Data : The weaker his position, the more aggressive will be his posture.
Counselor Deanna Troi : And he won't give up.
Lt. Commander Data : Then, despite whatever... options he is given, he must be...
Counselor Deanna Troi : ...the man that he is, exactly.
Lt. Commander Data : Hm... Is that a failing in humans?
Counselor Deanna Troi : You'll have to decide that for yourself.
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Counselor Deanna Troi : You can handle defeat in two ways. You can lose confidence or you can learn from your mistakes.