Spock quotes from Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)

What's the matter Spock

Spock

I do not understand the question, mother.

You're half human Spock; the computer knows that.

Spock

The question is irrelevant.

Spock, the retraining of your mind has been in the Vulcan way, so you may not be aware of your human feelings, but as my son, you have them, they will surface.

Spock

As you wish, since you deem them of value, however, I cannot find my answers here.

Where must you go?

Spock

To earth, to offer testimony.

You do this for friendship?

Spock

I do it because I was there.

Spock, does the good of the many outweigh the good of the one?

Spock

That would be a logical argument.

Then you stand here alive because of a mistake made by your flawed, feeling, human friends. They have sacrificed their futures because they felt that the good of the one, you, was more important.

Spock

Humans make illogical decisions.

They do, indeed.

Leonard McCoy

"Angels and ministers of grace, defend us."

Spock

Hamlet, act I, scene IV.

Spock

Excuse me. Weren't those a birthday present from Dr. McCoy?

James T. Kirk

And they will be again. That's the beauty of it. [to the Antique store owner] How much?

Well, they'd be worth more if the lenses were intact. I'll give you one hundred dollars.

James T. Kirk

Is that a lot?

Spock

What does it mean, "exact change"?

Spock

Admiral, may I ask you a question?

James T. Kirk

Spock, don't call me Admiral. You used to call me Jim. Don't you remember "Jim"? What's your question?

Spock

Your use of language has altered since our arrival. It is currently laced with, shall I say, more colorful metaphors-- "Double dumb-ass on you" and so forth.

James T. Kirk

You mean the profanity?

Spock

Yes.

James T. Kirk

That's simply the way they talk here. Nobody pays any attention to you unless you swear every other word. You'll find it in all the literature of the period.

Spock

For example?

James T. Kirk

Oh, the complete works of Jacqueline Susan, the novels of Harold Robbins....

Spock

Ah... The giants.

Spock

To hunt a species to extinction is not logical.

Dr. Gillian Taylor

Who ever said the human race was logical?

Spock

They like you very much, but they're not the hell your whales.

Dr. Gillian Taylor

I suppose they told you that?

Spock

The hell they did.

Dr. Gillian Taylor

Right.

James T. Kirk

If we play our cards right, we may be able to find out where those whales are being released.

Spock

How will playing cards help?

Dr. Gillian Taylor

You guys like Italian?

Spock

No.

James T. Kirk

Yes.

Spock

No.

James T. Kirk

Yes.

Spock

No.

James T. Kirk

Yes. I love Italian. [looks at Spock] And so do you.

Spock

Yes.

James T. Kirk

Spock, where the hell is the power you promised me?

Spock

One damn minute, Admiral.

Montgomery Scott

I'm ready, Spock. Let's find George and Gracie.

Spock

Guessing is not in my nature, doctor.

Leonard McCoy

Well... nobody's perfect.

James T. Kirk

Mr. Spock, have you accounted for the variable mass of whales and water in your time re-entry program?

Spock

Mr. Scott cannot give me exact figures, Admiral, so... I will make a guess.

James T. Kirk

A guess? You, Spock? That's extraordinary.

Spock

I don't think he understands.

Leonard McCoy

No, Spock. He means that he feels safer about your guesses than most other people's facts.

Spock

Then you're saying... it is a compliment?

Leonard McCoy

It is.

Spock

Ah. Then I will try to make the best guess I can.

Captain Spock, you do not stand accused.

Spock

Mr. President, I stand with my shipmates.

As you wish.The charges and specifications are, Conspiracy, Assault on Federation Officers, Theft of Federation Property, namely the starship Enterprise. Sabotage of the USS Excelsior. Willful destruction of Federation Property, specifically the aforementioned USS Enterprise, and finally Disobeying direct orders of the Starfleet Commander. Admiral Kirk, how do you plead?"

Kirk

"On behalf of all of us Mr. President, I am authorized to plead guilty."

"So entered. Because of certain mitigating circumstances, all charges but one are summarily dismissed. The remaining charge, disobeying orders of a superior officer, is directed solely at Admiral Kirk. I'm sure the admiral will recognize the necessity of keeping discipline in any chain of command?"

Kirk

"I do, sir."

"James T. Kirk, it is the judgment of this council that you be reduced in rank to captain. And that as a consequence of your new rank, you be given the duties for which you have demonstrated unswerving ability, the command of a starship. Captain Kirk, you and your crew have saved this planet from its own short-sightedness and we are forever in your debt."

Sarek

As I recall, I opposed your enlistment in Starfleet. It is possible that judgement was incorrect. Your associates are people of good character.

Spock

They are my friends.

Sarek

Yes, of course. Do you have a message for your mother?

Spock

Yes. Tell her... I feel fine.

Spock

Father.

Sarek

I am returning to Vulcan within the hour, I would like to take my leave of you.

Spock

It was most kind of you to make this effort.

Sarek

It was no effort. You are my son. Besides, I'm most impressed with your performance during this crisis.

Spock

Most kind.

Sarek

As I recall, I opposed your enlistment in Starfleet... It is possible that judgment was incorrect. Your associates are people of good character.

Spock

They are my friends.

Sarek

Yes, of course. Do you have a message for your mother?

Spock

Yes, tell her...I feel fine. Live long and prosper, Father.

Sarek

Live long and prosper, my son.