In Theory (Star Trek: The Next Generation) Quotes

In Theory (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is a television program that debuted in 1970 . In Theory ended in 1970.

In Theory (Star Trek: The Next Generation) Quotes

• (Unnamed) "Klingons do not pursue relationships. They conquer that which they desire. However; Lieutenant D'Sora serves under my command. If she were mistreated, I would be very displeased; sir."

• (Unnamed) "As close as we are, I -- I don't really matter to you. Not really. Nothing I can say or do will ever make you happy or, or sad -- or touch you in any way."
• (Unnamed) "That is a valid projection. It is apparent that my reach has exceeded my grasp in this particular area. I am, perhaps, not nearly so human as I aspire to become."

• (Unnamed) "Darling, you remain as aesthetically pleasing as the first day we met. I believe I am the most fortunate sentient in this sector of the galaxy."

• (Unnamed) "Data, if I didn't know you better, I would say you were a little -- preoccupied."
• (Unnamed) "Lieutenant D'Sora just gave me what could be considered a very passionate kiss in the torpedo bay."

• (Unnamed) "The Book of Love, chapter 4, paragraph 17: when your girlfriend arrives with a gift, stop whatever it is you're doing and give her your undivided attention."
• (Unnamed) "I should not have resumed my painting?"
• (Unnamed) "No."
• (Unnamed) "Despite your suggestion that I continue?"
• (Unnamed) "Exactly."
• (Unnamed) "I have much to learn."

• (Unnamed) "Data, when it really works between two people, it's not like anything you've ever experienced. The rewards are far greater than simple friendship."
• (Unnamed) "How far, sir?"
• (Unnamed) "That's what I'm hoping you're going to find out."

• (Unnamed) "Well, perhaps we have a poltergeist."
• (Unnamed) "Sir?"
• (Unnamed) "A mischievous spirit."
• (Unnamed) "Sir."
• (Unnamed) "Perhaps not."

• (Unnamed) "You silver-tongued devil."

• (Unnamed) "Honey? I'm home."

• (Unnamed) "This can be a, a little complicated. Listen, my advice is -- ask somebody else for advice, at least someone who's -- got more experience at -- giving advice."

• (Unnamed) "He came over to my quarters the other day to give me a music lesson, and he said the funniest thing."
• (Unnamed) "How did you put it? About, erm, about the mess?"
• (Unnamed) "I believe I observed that you seem to have an aversion to orderliness."

• (Unnamed) "Those times were really special -- I wish we were back there now, you and I."
• (Unnamed) "The unidirectional nature of the time continuum makes that an unlikely possibility."
• (Unnamed) "That's what I love about you, Data. You make me laugh."

• (Unnamed) "It's not good to advise people about their first love affairs. That's kind of something people have to figure out for themselves."
• (Unnamed) "But I am not capable of love."
• (Unnamed) "Then it's gonna be a very unique experience."

• (Unnamed) "My programming may be inadequate to the task."
• (Unnamed) "We're all more than the sum of our parts, Data. You'll have to be more than the sum of your programming."

• (Unnamed) "Kiss me."
• (Unnamed) "What were you just thinking?"
• (Unnamed) "In that particular moment, I was reconfiguring the warp field parameters, analyzing the collected works of Charles Dickens, calculating the maximum pressure I could safely apply to your lips, considering a new food supplement for Sp-ot --"
• (Unnamed) "I'm glad I was in there somewhere."

• (Unnamed) "What do you think of her, Data?"
• (Unnamed) "I find her to be a competent officer; highly motivated -- though somewhat lacking in her understanding of the theory underlying the dilithium matrix application."
• (Unnamed) "I meant personally."

• (Unnamed) "You don't tell me how to behave; you're not my mother."

• (Unnamed) "Jenna; are we no longer -- a couple?"
• (Unnamed) "No, we're not."
• (Unnamed) "Then I will delete the appropriate program."

• (Unnamed) "You have often expressed dissatisfaction with the spartan nature of my quarters. Is this an attempt at embellishment?"
• (Unnamed) "The cat's out of the bag."
• (Unnamed) "Spot?"
• (Unnamed) "No, I mean I -- you've caught me in the act."

• (Unnamed) "In my study of interpersonal dynamics, I have found that conflict, followed by emotional release, often strengthens the connection between two people."
• (Unnamed) "But -- there's something so forced and artificial about the way you're doing it, Data. It's just not the real you."
• (Unnamed) "With regard to romantic relationships, there is no real me."

• (Unnamed) "Data -- sometimes people blindly make the same mistake again and again."
• (Unnamed) "Are you currently experiencing this phenomenon?"
• (Unnamed) "I didn't see it until today. I got out of a relationship with an unemotional man. And I got right back into another one; with -- with a man who's -- absolutely incapable of emotion."
• (Unnamed) "Hm -- There does appear to be a recurring motif."

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