“I wish I could spare a few centuries to learn.” – Jean-Luc Picard, Star Trek: Insurrection ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from Star Trek: Insurrection 1998

Jean-Luc Picard

I wish I could spare a few centuries to learn.

Anij

It took us centuries to learn that it doesn't have to take centuries to learn.

Jean-Luc Picard

There's one thing I don't understand. In 300 years, you never learn to swim?

Anij

Ha ha ha! I just haven't got around to it yet.

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