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Quotes by Data

 

Dr.Soong gave me a program which defines my sense of right and wrong. In essence I have a conscience.

I believe my twenty-six years of Starfleet service qualifies me for such a post.

I will be transported back to nineteenth century earth where I will die. It has occurred. It will occur.

It is during my creative endeavours that I come closest to experiencing what it must be like to be human.

No one has ever asked me if my hair will grow or noticed that I can breathe.

That was not a request I was simply talking to myself.

The emotion of motherhood as compared to all others felt by humans.

You are ordered to stand down. Drop your shields and prepare to be boarded.

A guy walks into the doctors office...

Accessing.

Acknowledge the signal.

Actually, I'm quite deficient in some basic human information. Sneezing for example.

Ahh. I have access.

All systems operating.

As a Starfleet Officer I am required to follow all of your orders Captain.

As Acting First Officer I must question your decision to accompany the away team.

As my final duty as acting Captain I order you to bed... Pleasant dreams, Sir.

Data
As you examine your life do you find you have missed your humanity?
Spock
I have no regrets.

Begin nightwatch.

By order of Starfleet I hereby take command of this vessel. Please note the time and date in the ship's log.

Captain on the Bridge.

Captain we are being boarded.

Captain, there is no rational justification for this course.

Captain. Another ship is de-cloaking bearing 215.310. It's the Enterprise.

Captain. I believe the crew is de-evolving.

Data
Captain. We'll get to the bottom of this.
Picard
That's the Data that I remember...

Commander, what are your intentions towards my daughter?"

Commander. You just sit tight. We'll have this all fixed-up in time for supper.

Computer, decrease illumination level by one-third standard lux.

Computer, display the transport logs from the sequence just completed.

Computer. Engage emergency plan ZZ-Alpha.

Considering the rate at which you imbibe Sir is your lineage at all mixed with human?

Core breach is imminent.

Core shutdown was unsuccessful. We are losing anti-matter containment.

Data out.

Did I miss the point?

Did I win?

Display sensor sweep. Maximum range.

Early bird?... There is no evidence of avifaun or crawling vernacular lifeforms on Jouret IV.

End program.

Enterprise. One to beam up.

Establishing computer link-up. Interface complete.

Excuse me do you have authorisation to work in this area?"

Geordi I can not stun my cat.

Goodbye Geordi. I shall miss you at weapon systems analysis.

Her name is Clare Raymond. Age 35. Occupation: Homemaker. Must be some kind of construction work.

Hiya Doc', what's cooking?

Honey, I'm home.

How did I get here?

How sad dear brother. You make me wish I were an only child"

Well everybody's from somewhere.

I am an android not a robot.

I am awaiting inspiration.

I am damaged.

Data
I am detecting a quantum flux in your cellular RNA.
Worf
What does that mean?

I am detecting transporter signatures in three cargo bays. We are being boarded Sir.

I am incapable of any feeling.

I am not nervous. I am confused.

I am operating within established parametres.

I am reading power fluctuations on all decks.

I am the culmination of one man's dream... he added to the substance of the universe.

I assume your handprint will open this door whether you are conscious or not?.

I believe I have experienced my first emotion.

I believe I may be of some assistance.

I can not feel pleasure. I am only an android.

Data
I could be chasing an untamed ornithoid without cause.
Crusher
A wild goose chase?

 

 

 

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    Lt. Cmdr. Data

    U.S.S. Enterprise NCC 1701-E

I have a question Sir. What is death?

I have been told that imitation is the highest form of flattery.

I have complete confidence in your ability to represent my interests.

I have found that humans value their uniqueness... The existence of a double would preclude that feeling.

I have no choice.

I have no culture of my own.

I have offended you and need to find a way to rectify my mistake.

I have the same safeguards as the ship's computer.

I never dreamed it was possible that I might find some link with a form like my own.

I seem to be commenting on everything.

I understand your concerns. Request denied.

I was unaware of having caused any inconvenience.

I will delete the appropriate program.

I wish to submit myself for disciplinary action... the ends can not justify the means.

I'm a machine.

If I were not a consummate professional and an android I would find this entire procedure insulting.

If they do not have a plan for this contingency we may have the initiative.

If you had an off switch doctor would you not keep it secret?.

It appears that our tachyon pulse is converging with two other tachyon pulses at the centre of the anomaly.

It appears we will be required to ignite the midnight petroleum Sir.

Lal suffered complete neuro-system failure at 1300 hours. I have de-activated the unit.

Lieutenant D'Sora just gave me what could be considered a very passionate kiss in the torpedo bay.

Life is rarely fair.

Lock phasers on target.

It seems that I must make a decision.

Data
t would be possible for you to remove my cranial unit.
Riker
You want me to take off your head?

Judging by her appearance it is likely you and Salia are biologically compatible.

It is inappropriate for you to determine a course of action without consulting your commanding officer.

 

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