Spock quotes from Star Trek (2009)

The test itself is a cheat, isn't it? I mean you program it to be unwinnable.

Your argument precludes the possibility of a no-win scenario.

I don't believe in no-win scenarios.

Then not only did you violate the rules, you also failed to understand the principal lesson.

Please, enlighten me.

You of all people should know, Cadet Kirk. A captain cannot cheat death.

I of all people?

Your father, Lieutenant George Kirk, assumed command of his vessel before being killed in action, did he not?

I don't think you like the fact that I beat your test...

Furthermore, you have failed to divine the purpose of the test.

Enlighten me again.

The purpose is to experience fear. Fear in the face of certain death. To accept that fear, and maintain control of oneself and one's crew. This is a quality expected in every Starfleet captain.

What's it like? Not to feel anger or heartbreak, or the need to stop at nothing to avenge the death of the woman who gave birth to you?

Back away from me-

You feel nothing! It must not even compute for you! You never loved her! [Spock attacks Kirk in anger]

Spock!

Doctor, I am no longer fit for duty. I hereby relinquish my command on the grounds that I have been emotionally compromised. Please note the time and date in the ship's log.

Scotty

I like this ship! You know, it's exciting!

Well congratulations, Jim, now we've got no captain and no goddamn first officer to replace him.

Yeah, we do. [Kirk sits in the Captain's chair]

Pike made him first officer.

You've gotta be kidding me!

Thanks for the support.

Captain, what are you doing?

Spock, showing them compassion might go a long way to promoting peace between us and the Romulans. It's logic, I thought you'd like that.

No, not really. Not this time.

Nero

I would rather suffer the end of Romulus a thousand times. I would rather die in agony, than accept assistance from you!

You got it. Arm phasers, fire everything we've got.

Father...

I am not our father. There are so few Vulcans left. We cannot afford to ignore each other.

Then why did you send Kirk aboard, when you alone could have explained the truth?

Because you needed each other. I could not deprive you of the revelation of all that you could accomplish together, of a friendship that will define you both in ways you cannot yet realize.

How did you persuade him to keep your secret?

He inferred that universe-ending paradoxes would ensue should he break his promise...

You lied?

Ah... I - I implied.

A gamble.

An act of faith. One I hope that you will repeat in your future in Starfleet.

In the face of extinction, it is only logical that I resign my Starfleet commission and help rebuild our race...

And yet, you can be in two places at once. I urge you to remain in Starfleet. I have already located a suitable planet in which to establish a Vulcan colony. Spock, in this case, do yourself a favor: Put aside logic. Do what feels right. [turns to leave] Since my customary farewell would appear oddly self-serving, I shall simply say... [shows Vulcan hand salute] Good luck.

This is Captain James T. Kirk of the U.S.S. Enterprise. Your ship is compromised, too close to the singularity to survive without assistance, which we are willing to provide.

Captain, what are you doing?

Showing them compassion. it may be the only way to earn peace with Romulus. It's logic, Spock. I thought you'd like that.

No, not really. Not this time.

Nero

I would rather suffer the end of Romulus a thousand times. I would rather die in agony, than accept assistance from you!

You got it. Arm phasers, fire everything we've got!