“Flair is what makes the difference between artistry and mere competence. Cmdr. William Riker”

“The arbiter of a demanding wargame rendered the word "mismatch" as "challenge" in his language.”

“Data: My positronic brain has several layers of shielding to protect me from power surges. It would be possible for you to remove my cranial unit and take it with you.Riker: Let me get this straight--you want me to take off your head?Data: Yes sir”

“Wesley Crusher: Say goodbye, Data. Lt. Cmdr. Data: Goodbye, Data. [crew laughs] Lt. Cmdr. Data: Was that funny? Wesley Crusher: [laughs] Lt. Cmdr. Data: Accessing. Ah! Burns and Allen, Roxy Theater, New York City, 1932. It still works. [pauses] Lt. Cmdr. Data: Then there was the one about the girl in the nudist colony, that nothing looked good on? Lieutenant Worf: We're ready to get under way, sir. Lt. Cmdr. Data: Take my Worf, please. Commander William T. Riker: [to Captain Picard] Warp speed, sir? Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Please.”

“Life's true gift is the capacity to enjoy enjoyment.”

“I have to set an example, now more than ever. Facing death is the ultimate test of character. – Cmdr. William Riker”

“Flair is what makes the difference between artistry and mere competence. Cmdr. William Riker”