Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (TV Series)

Profit and Loss (1994)

Andrew Robinson: Garak

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• Dr. Julian Bashir : Assuming you're not a spy... then maybe you're an outcast.

  Elim Garak : Or maybe I'm an outcast spy.

  Dr. Julian Bashir : How could you be both?

  Elim Garak : I never said I was either.

• [last lines] 

  Quark : You have to tell me: why'd you do it - shoot Toran?

  Elim Garak : Why did you let Professor Lang go?

  Quark : I've no choice; I love her.

  Elim Garak : And I love Cardassia. Which is why I had to do what I did.

  Quark : I don't understand.

  Elim Garak : That's the thing about love - no one really understands it, do they?

• Elim Garak : Toran!

  Gul Toran : It's Gul Toran now.

  Elim Garak : They made you a Gul? I didn't realize the situation on Cardassia had gotten so desperate.

• Dr. Julian Bashir : Before you can be loyal to another, you must be loyal to yourself.

  Elim Garak : And who can we thank for those misguided words of wisdom? Sarek, of Vulcan?

  Dr. Julian Bashir : Actually it was Bashir, of Earth.

• Elim Garak : Mr. Quark, might I offer you some free advice?

  Quark : As long as I'm under no obligation to follow it.

• Elim Garak : All you really need to know right now is that the return of Hogue and Rekelen is in the best interest of the Cardassian Empire.

  Commander Sisko : Or at least in the best interest of the Cardassian military.

  Elim Garak : Is there a difference?

• Elim Garak : I've been in this business a long time, and I know there's nothing worse than following the wrong trend. Now, you're a smart fellow, with your own inimitable sense of style. Perhaps... you should mention this to your lady friend. I'd hate to see her fall victim to fashion.

  Quark : Would you like to explain that?

  Elim Garak : She's chosen to associate herself with some rather flamboyant companions. It would be a tragedy if she got in the way, when her friends go out of fashion.

• Elim Garak : [after killing Gul Toran]  Well, some people should never be promoted.

• Elim Garak : You'd be surprised how detrimental a poor choice of fashion can be. Take this dress: it may be all the rage now, but in a very short time it can become tiresome, an affront to the eyes. Certain people might even think it's objectionable. And then...

  [he tears the dress apart] 

  Elim Garak : ...nothing but rags.

• Quark : If anyone tries to harm her, they're gonna have to deal with me!

  Elim Garak : And what are you going to do? Short-change them at the dabo table?

• Elim Garak : Oh, and if you'd like, stop by the shop one day. I have a number of suits that would look quite flattering on you.

• Quark : I'm gonna see to it that every Ferengi on the station shops in your store.

  Elim Garak : Ah, that alone makes it all worthwhile!

• Elim Garak : Before I became a tailor, I lived by a simple motto: Never let sentiment get in the way of your work. A bit of a cliche, but true nonetheless.

• Commander Sisko : [to Garak]  Do you really expect a Bajoran station under Federation Command to hand over Cardassian political refugees on your say so?

  Elim Garak : The ultimate decision is of course yours, I'm just simply relaying a message.

  Commander Sisko : [dead serious]  Then relay this... Tell the Central Command that if anyone tries to take Hogue and Rekelen by force, I will respond in kind. Am I clear, Mr. Garak?

  Elim Garak : [undisturbed]  Absolutely. Thank you for your time.

  [He turns to leave then stops] 

  Elim Garak : Oh! And if you like... stop by the shop one day. I have a number of suits that would look... quite flattering on you.

  [With a final nod, he leaves]