Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series)
Elementary, Dear Data (1988)
Patrick Stewart: Captain Jean-Luc Picard
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Quotes
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Moriarty : Is the definition of life "Cogito ergo sum" - I think, therefore I am?
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Yes, that is one possible definition.
Moriarty : It is the most important one - and for me, the only one that matters.
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Lt. Commander Data : In programming Moriarty to defeat me - not Holmes - he had to be able to acquire something which I possess.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : What exactly?
Lt. Commander Data : Consciousness, sir. Without it, he could not defeat me.
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Captain Jean-Luc Picard : You all right?
Doctor Pulaski : Yes, except for being crammed full of crumpets.
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Lieutenant Geordi La Forge : I can't help thinking how... or what else might have happened, all because I misspoke a single word.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : [referring to the model of the HMS Victory] I'll assume she'll be shipshape and Bristol fashion.
Lieutenant Geordi La Forge : "Bristol fashion", sir?
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : It's an old navy phrase, meaning everything in perfect order.
Lieutenant Geordi La Forge : Hm... Yes, sir.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : As are we, Mr. La Forge.
Lieutenant Geordi La Forge : Yes, sir.
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Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Theorize, Data. What are his limits?
Lt. Commander Data : He is still a fictional character, sir, originally programmed with 19th century knowledge.
Commander William T. Riker : Which now has access to 24the centruy knowledge.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : What does he need to make use of that?
Lt. Commander Data : Only time, sir.
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Captain Jean-Luc Picard : I suspect you shook this ship in order to get my attention. Well, now you have it. What is it you want?
Moriarty : The same thing you want for yourself. To continue to exist.