Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (TV Series)

In the Hands of the Prophets (1993)

Philip Anglim: Vedek Bareil

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• Vedek Bareil : I'm sorry, Commander; the Vedek assembly will not see you.

  Commander Sisko : Why not?

  Vedek Bareil : Some fear you as the symbol of the Federation they view as godless. Some fear you as the Emissary who walked with the Prophets. And some fear you because Vedek Winn told them to. Oh, we're all very good at conjuring up enough fear to justify whatever we want to do.

• Vedek Bareil : I was five, the first time one of the monks grabbed my ear. He was a stern old crow who could virtually squeeze the pod of you with his thumb and forefinger. And as a chronic misbehaver, I was his favorite victim. I swore one of my life's goals would be to do away with that archaic ritual.

  Commander Sisko : You can count on the Federation's support.

• Vedek Bareil : Today I am only a vedek. If the Prophets will it, someday I may be Kai. And I can be a better friend to you then.

  Commander Sisko : In other words, being my friend now might hurt your chances?

  Vedek Bareil : The Prophets teach us patience.

  Commander Sisko : It appears they also teach you politics.