From the iconic to the obscure, this is a blog of advice, observations, and words of wisdom from (or related to) the Star Trek franchise.
A man shouldn’t allow his enemies to outlive him.
— Enabran Tain
“It’s a strange sensation, dying. No matter how many times it happens to you, you never get used to it.” - Ezri Dax
“I don’t want to die, but if I have to, I’d like to do it with a little pride.” - William Riker
I am certain about this: What we don’t know about death is far, far greater than what we do know.
— Kathryn Janeway
“I’ve noticed that about your people, Doctor. You find it easier to understand the death of one than the death of a million. You speak about the objective hardness of the Vulcan heart, yet how little room there seems to be in yours.” - Spock
How we deal with death is at least as important as how we deal with life.
— James Kirk
Death is that state in which one only exists in the memory of others; which is why it is not an end. No goodbyes, just good memories.
— Tasha Yar, at her own memorial service
“When a man is convinced he’s going to die tomorrow, he’ll probably find a way to make it happen.” - Guinan
Spock : “The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few… “
Kirk : ” …or the one.”
The only real question is whether you believe in the legend of Davy Crockett or not. If you do, then there should be no doubt in your mind that he died a hero’s death. If you do not believe in the legend, then he was just a man, and it does not matter how he died.
— Worf
