In a part of space where there are few rules, its more important than ever that we hold fast to our own. In a region where shifting allegiances are commonplace, we have to have something stable to rely on. And we do… The principles and ideals of the Federation. As far as I’m concerned, those are the best allies we could have.”

- Kathryn Janeway, Star Trek: Voyager: 2x14, Alliances

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“There’s nothing like the vacuum of space for preserving a handsome corpse.” - The Doctor

“There’s nothing like the vacuum of space for preserving a handsome corpse.” - The Doctor

“Allowing yourself to become apprehensive can only be counterproductive.” - Tuvok

“Allowing yourself to become apprehensive can only be counterproductive.” - Tuvok

“I fail to see the logic in perpetuating ignorance about a basic biological function.” - The Doctor

“I fail to see the logic in perpetuating ignorance about a basic biological function.” - The Doctor

“I fail to see anything wonderful about a war.” - Kathryn Janeway

“I fail to see anything wonderful about a war.” - Kathryn Janeway

299th Rule of Acquisition

299th Rule of Acquisition

“Being moved by emotion isn’t always extraneous. Sometimes it’s the whole point.” - Chakotay

“Being moved by emotion isn’t always extraneous. Sometimes it’s the whole point.” - Chakotay

“Those ‘best qualities of humanity’ you talked about aren’t a simple matter of genetics. Love, conscience, compassion. They’re attributes that mankind has developed over centuries. Values that have passed from one generation to the next, taught by parents to their children.” - Kathryn Janeway

“Those ‘best qualities of humanity’ you talked about aren’t a simple matter of genetics. Love, conscience, compassion. They’re attributes that mankind has developed over centuries. Values that have passed from one generation to the next, taught by parents to their children.” - Kathryn Janeway

“War can be an engine of change. War can transform a society for the better.” - Q

“War can be an engine of change. War can transform a society for the better.” - Q

“There’s a difference between respecting the spiritual beliefs of other cultures and embracing them myself.” - Kathryn Janeway

“There’s a difference between respecting the spiritual beliefs of other cultures and embracing them myself.” - Kathryn Janeway

“I imagined if we scratched deep enough, we’d find a scientific basis for most religious doctrines.” - Kathryn Janeway

“I imagined if we scratched deep enough, we’d find a scientific basis for most religious doctrines.” - Kathryn Janeway

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VOY 7x12 |  Lineage

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“Your displeasure doesn’t change our situation, nor does it bring us closer to a solution.” - Tuvok

“Your displeasure doesn’t change our situation, nor does it bring us closer to a solution.” - Tuvok

“You’ll find that more happens on the bridge of a starship than just carrying out orders and observing regulations. There’s a sense of loyalty to the men and women you serve with… a sense of family.” - Hikaru Sulu

“You’ll find that more happens on the bridge of a starship than just carrying out orders and observing regulations. There’s a sense of loyalty to the men and women you serve with… a sense of family.” - Hikaru Sulu