Most-quoted character in Star Trek Nemesis (2002): in 23 of its 40 quotes
Most scenes with: B-4 (14), Data (4), William Riker (4)
Captain's Personal Log. The crew has responded with the dedication I've come to expect of them... And like a thousand other commanders on a thousand other battlefields, I wait for the dawn.
Jean-Luc Picard Will Riker, you have been my trusted right arm for fifteen years. You have kept my course true and steady. Deanna Troi, you've been my guide and my conscience. You have helped me recognize the better parts of myself. You are my family. And in best maritime tradition, I wish you both clear horizons. My good friends... make it so.
Jean-Luc Picard I think it's time to try some unsafe velocities!
Jean-Luc Picard Tea, Earl Grey, hot.
Jean-Luc Picard She's a predator...
Jean-Luc Picard If there is one ideal that the Federation holds most dear it is that all men... all races can be united. What better example than a Starfleet captain standing in the Romulan Senate. Nothing would make me more proud than to take your hand in friendship... in time... when that trust has been earned.
Jean-Luc Picard Duty. A starship captain's life is filled with solemn duty. I have commanded men in battle. I have negotiated peace treaties between implacable enemies. I have represented the Federation in First Contact with twenty-seven alien species. But none of this compares with my solemn duty today... as best man. Now, I know on an occasion such as this, it is expected that I be gracious and fulsome in my praise on the wonders of this blessed union. But have the two of you considered what you are doing to me?! Of course, you're happy, but what about my needs? This is all a damned inconvenience. I mean, while you are happily settling in on the Titan, I will be training my new First Officer. You all know him. He's a tyrannical martinet who will never, ever allow me to go on away missions.
That is the regulation, sir. Starfleet Code Section 12, Paragraph Four...
Jean-Luc Picard Mr. Data?
Sir?
Jean-Luc Picard Shut up.
Yes, sir.
Jean-Luc Picard 15 years I've been waiting to say that.
Deanna Troi That was a lovely toast.
Jean-Luc Picard It's from the heart.
Deanna Troi And you needn't worry. I'm going to brief your new counsellor everything she needs to know.
Jean-Luc Picard Like hell you are. You already know too much about me. But I take it, there will be no speeches during the ceremony on Betazed.
No... no speeches and no clothes.
Ladies and gentlemen and invited transgendered species...
Jean-Luc Picard Don't worry, Number One. We'll still have you to Betazed with plenty of time to spare.
Thank you, sir.
Jean-Luc Picard Where we will all honor the Betazoid tradition [regarding nude marriages]. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll be in the gym.
Captain, I don't have to remind you--
Jean-Luc Picard I appreciate you concern, Number One. But, I have been itching to try the Argo.
I'll bet.
Jean-Luc Picard Captain's prerogative. There's no foreseeable danger. And your wife would never have forgiven me if anything would have happened to you. You have the bridge... Mister Troi!
[The bridge crew laughs heartily at Riker's momentary demotion to house husband.]
Kathryn Janeway Jean-Luc, how'd you like a trip to Romulus?
Jean-Luc Picard With or without the rest of the fleet?
Kathryn Janeway A diplomatic mission. We've been invited, believe it or not.
Kathryn Janeway The Son'a, the Borg, the Romulans-- you seem to get all the easy assignments.
Jean-Luc Picard Just lucky, Admiral.
Kathryn Janeway Let's hope that luck holds. Janeway out.
Jean-Luc Picard Helmsman, lay in a new course. Take us to Romulus, warp eight.
Aye aye, sir. Course plotted and laid in.
Romulus?
Jean-Luc Picard I'm afraid the Opal Sea will have to wait, Number One. Engage.
My life is meaningless as long as you're still alive. What am I while you exist? A shadow? An echo?
Jean-Luc Picard If your issues are about me, then deal with me. This has nothing to do with my ship-- nothing to do with the Federation.
Oh, but it does. We will no longer bow before anyone as slaves; not the Romulans, and not your mighty Federation. We are a race bred for war and conquest.
You are me. The same noble Picard blood runs through our veins. Have you lived my life, you'd be doing exactly as I am. So look in the mirror. See yourself. Consider that, Captain. I can think of no greater torment for you.
Jean-Luc Picard Shinzon. I'm a mirror for you as well.
Not for long, Captain. I'm afraid you won't survive to witness the victory of the echo over the voice.
Jean-Luc Picard Why have you brought me here?!
Jean-Luc Picard A bit less florid, Data.
The B-4 is physically identical to me, although his neural pathways are not as advanced. But even if they were, he would not be me.
Jean-Luc Picard How can you be sure?
I aspire, sir, to be better than I am. B-4 does not. Nor does Shinzon.
Geordi La Forge Captain, we're being hailed.
Jean-Luc Picard On screen. [notices that the viewscreen has been destroyed] Open a channel.
Donatra This is Commander Donatra of the Valdore. We're dispatching shuttles with medical personnel and supplies.
Jean-Luc Picard Thank you, Commander.
Donatra You've earned a friend in the Romulan Empire today, Captain. I hope the first of many. Valdore out.
Never saw the sun... never saw the sun... never saw the sun...
Jean-Luc Picard Shining so bright...
Shining so bright, never saw things...
Jean-Luc Picard Going so right.
Going so right...
[last lines]
Jean-Luc Picard It was as if a part of me had been stolen.
Jean-Luc Picard It's a place where... where no one has gone before.
Deanna Troi What's he doing?
Jean-Luc Picard He wants to look me in the eye...(quietly exultant as he realizes the mistake Shinzon has made) We've got him!
Jean-Luc Picard
Jean-Luc Picard
Great Prince of the Forest
Professor Charles Xavier
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Adventure
Dr. Jonas
Napoleon
