Quotable Star Trek

"...Good words. That's where ideas begin."-- Dr. David Marcus to Admiral James T. Kirk,Star Trek II: The Wrath of KhanIt makes us wonder. It makes us smile. But most of all, it makes usthink.More than any other single aspect,Star Trekis defined by the strength of its ideas. For decades this television and movie phenomenon has reached out to its audience, spanning generations and inspiring them not simply with the power of its voice, but with the meaning behind it.Quotable Star Trekdemonstrates the truly universal appeal of Gene Roddenberry's extraorinary creation. Words of wit, wisdom, and compelling insight applicable to everyday life fromThe Original Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek Voyager,and eightStar Trekmotion pictures have been meticulously researched and collected in one volume. Intensely thought-provoking and thoroughly entertaining,Quotable Star Trekhas something for everyone, and is a must-have resource for every devoted fan.

Jill Sherwin is an admitted lifelong Star Trek® fan and bibliophile who is thrilled to have achieved her goal of having someone pay her to watch every episode of Star Trek. Prior to compiling Quotable Star Trek, she spent three seasons as an assistant to the writer/producers on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine®. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Literature from the College of Creative Studies at the University of California at Santa Barbara. Later she became a staff writer at Casting Call magazine where she interviewed Armin Shimerman one month before getting the job at Deep Space Nine. Along with this book, she counts her proudest achievements as being her Mom's kid and her dog's dad.

CONTENTS

Introduction

The Human Condition
The Quality of Life
Simple Pleasures
Human Nature
Making Sense of the Universe
The Search for Knowledge
Life and Death
Good and Evil
Theology and Faith
Parents, Children, and Family
Love
The Sexes
Friendship and Loyalty
Honesty and Trust
Courtesy and Respect
Communication and Diplomacy
Justice and Law
Peace and War
Politics
Freedom
Leadership
Duty and Honor
Humor
Challenge and Risk
Fear and Prejudice
Logic and Emotion
Business
Technology
Medicine
Dramatis Personae
For the Fans
Personal Favorites

Acknowledgments

Index

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