- Rom: You've got to go, Leeta. The problems of two newlyweds are but a small thread in the tapestry of galactic events. You might not understand that today, or even tomorrow. Someday you will. So get on that shuttle, and don't look back.
- Captain Sisko: When I first took command of this post, all I wanted was to be somewhere else - anywhere but here. But now, five years later, this has become my home, and you have become my family. And leaving this station, leaving you, is one of the hardest things I've ever had to do -... - No victory can make this moment any easier for me. And I promise, I will not rest until I stand with you again, here... in this place where I belong.
- Garak: Let me tell you a story. I once knew a Cardassian, a dashing, handsome young man with a promising career. But one day, through no fault of his own, he found himself exiled and alone, with nowhere to turn. But did he give up? No. He struck upon a brilliant plan. Instead of fleeing for the rest of his life, he sought shelter in the one place no one expected him to go: in a stronghold of his people's most hated enemies. There, surrounded by hostile strangers, he built a life, and there, against all odds, against the merciless logic of the universe itself... he thrived.
- Ziyal: By becoming the greatest tailor in the galaxy!
- Quark: All I know is that any marriage where the female is allowed to speak and wear clothing is doomed to failure.
- Captain Sisko: One thing is certain: we're losing the peace - which means a war could be our only... hope.
- [Kira tells Jadzia about Odo's feelings for her]
- Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax: That explains a lot.
- Major Kira: It does?
- Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax: Not really... It... just seemed like the right thing to say.
- Major Kira: Captain, as a major in the Bajoran Militia, I must officially protest Starfleet's refusal to turn over the station to my government.
- Captain Sisko: Your protest is duly noted.
- Major Kira: Good. Now, that that's over with - Kira Nerys reporting for duty.
- Rom: We've barely finished saying our vows - and we're already having our first fight. We're really married!
- Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax: When all of this is over, we'll get married. And if that doesn't give you a reason to survive, I don't know what will.
- [Jake has decided to stay behind on the station]
- Jake Sisko: There's a war going on, and... I'm a reporter. This's where I belong.
- Rom: But you're not safe here.
- Jake Sisko: The Dominion knows I'm the Emissary's son. If they hurt me, they risk alienating their new friends, the Bajorans.
- Rom: I hope you're right.
- Jake Sisko: So do I.
- Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax: We should rendez-vous with the Federation task force in 48 hours.
- Doctor Bashir: And then what?
- Nog: And then we'll make the Dominion sorry they ever set foot in the Alpha Quadrant!
- Captain Sisko: Cadet, you took the words right out of my mouth.
- [Odo explains to Kira that he will refrain from trying to develop their relationship further for the time being]
- Odo: Until the current crisis has passed, we both need our minds to be clear, to be free of any unnecessary distractions.
- Major Kira: That's probably a good idea... So for now, all we need to concern ourselves with is deploying the minefield, maintaining station security and preparing ourselves for a possible invasion.
- Odo: Hm... Well, I don't know about you - but I feel more comfortable already.
- Gul Dukat: Captain Sisko. I don't suppose you would like to surrender and avoid unnecessary bloodshed?
- Captain Sisko: Absolutely not.
- Gul Dukat: I was hoping you'd say that.
- Major Kira: Dukat wanted the station back? He can have it!
- [after destroying the station's computer system]
- Leeta: Captain! Can we speak to you for a moment?
- Rom: If you're not too busy.
- Captain Sisko: Rom, go ahead.
- Rom: Would you marry me? I mean... us. I mean... would YOU... perform OUR... wedding ceremony?
- Major Kira: You want Bajor to sign the treaty with the Dominion? Why?
- Captain Sisko: Major, when I came here my orders were to protect Bajor and help your people rebuild from the occupation.
- Major Kira: You've succeeded.
- Captain Sisko: And I refuse to see everything we've accomplished torn down again. The sad truth is Major, that if there is a war now, the Federation can't guarantee the safety of Bajor. Which means Bajor must be kept out of the fighting. I don't like this any more than you do, but it's Bajor's only chance for survival.
- Chief O'Brien: I wish they'd just attack and get it over with.
- Captain Sisko: I have the feeling you're going to get your wish.
- Jake Sisko: Thanks for the invite, Dad. I haven't had a home-cooked meal since...
- Captain Sisko: Since the last time you were here.
- Jake Sisko: You're a public figure, Dad. You're the captain of the most important space station in the entire Federation. You're news!
- Captain Sisko: Don't remind me.
- Garak: I must say, Constable - I admire your composure. You're an island of tranquility in a sea of chaos.
- Jake Sisko: I promised the Federation News Service a first-hand account of the battle.
- Doctor Bashir: You'll get it. Just remember - Bashir is spelled with an 'i'.
- Quark: Well, that was the most pathetic excuse for a wedding ceremony I've ever seen. No bridal auction, no latinum dances, and the bride! The bride was severely overdressed.