- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: I like climbing. There's something about... actually having your fate in your own hands.
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Like it or not, I'm your father. I don't know what that means. I know it means something. There is some... connection.
- Jason Vigo: Yeah...
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: But one thing is clear: you'll never look at you hairline again in the same way.
- Jason Vigo: Let me tell you something that I've never told anyone before. I've been into a lot of trouble since I was a teenager. I lie, I steal, I use people. I'm a criminal, that's what your son is.
- Jason Vigo: I appreciate what you're trying to do. But Captain... Captain, Father, Jean-Luc. I don't know what I'm supposed to call you.
- Lt. Commander Data: [about Jason] He was charged three times for petty theft, twice for disorderly conduct. He was also charged several dozen times for trespassing.
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: How is all this related?
- Lt. Commander Data: The charges were related to his climbing activities.
- Jason Vigo: [on Bok's intention to kill him] I'll be all right. People have wanted to kill me before.
- Counselor Deanna Troi: Look, Jason. I just want to talk to you because I'm the ship's counselor. If you don't want to talk to me that way, then I should leave. You're welcome to make an appointment in my office whenever you're ready.
- Jason Vigo: [smiles knowingly] I'll do just that.
- Doctor Beverly Crusher: You know, I don't think anyone is born knowing how to be a parent. You just sort of figure it out as you go. But the one quality that tends to be a requirement for parenthood is patience.
- DaiMon Bok: You thought you could hide him from me, didn't you? But I found out about him. Jason Vigo is as good as dead. I'm going to kill your son, Picard, just like you killed mine!
- DaiMon Bok: I demand that you repay me for my loss!
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: You cannot put a price on a life.
- DaiMon Bok: Oh, but you can, Picard. You can pay me with *your* son's life.
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard: No.
- DaiMon Bok: You don't have any choice! I insist on being paid.