Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series)
Samaritan Snare (1989)
Wil Wheaton: Wesley Crusher
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Quotes
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Captain Jean-Luc Picard : There's no greater challenge than the study of philosophy.
Wesley Crusher : But William James won't be on my Starfleet exams.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : The important things never will be. Anyone can be trained in the mechanics of piloting a starship.
Wesley Crusher : And Starfleet Academy...
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Takes more. Open your mind to the past - art, history, philosophy. And all this may mean something.
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Wesley Crusher : Those Academy cadets can be extremely competitive.
Commander William T. Riker : But you have the practical experience, Wes.
Lt. Commander Data : Commander Riker is correct. While the information imparted to cadets at the Academy is unquestionably vital for prospective Starfleet officers, it nonetheless requires a significant period of supplementary systems training and situational disciplines.
Commander William T. Riker : Didn't I just say that?
Lt. Commander Data : Yes, sir. But not quite as perspicuously.
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Captain Jean-Luc Picard : For ambitious Starfleet officers, there are certain costs involved. You must be cautious of long-term commitments, Wesley.
Wesley Crusher : No problem. Where women are concerned, I am in complete control!
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Captain Jean-Luc Picard : [before entering the medical facility at Starbase 515] Why do I get the distinct impression that you're acting like some kind of... escort?
Wesley Crusher : Dr. Pulaski asked me to make sure that you actually went inside.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : That woman! She would.
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Wesley Crusher : Sir?
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Yes, what is it, Ensign?
Wesley Crusher : I enjoyed our trip together, sir.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : So did I.
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Wesley Crusher : Didn't you ever wish you had kids of your own?
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Wishing for a thing does not make it so.
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Wesley Crusher : Have you always been so disciplined?
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Good Lord, no.
[indicates his heart]
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : If I was, I wouldn't have this problem.