Most-quoted character in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989): in 24 of its 34 quotes
Most scenes with: Spock (12), Leonard McCoy (11), Montgomery Scott (5)
Perhaps "because it is there" is not sufficient reason for climbing a mountain.
James T. Kirk I am hardly in a position to disagree. [sees McCoy running toward him] Hi, Bones! Mind if we drop in for dinner?
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily
James T. Kirk Life-- Spock, why didn't you jump in?
I was trying to comprehend the words' meaning.
It's a song, you green-blooded Vulcan! The words aren't important. What's important is that you have fun singing it!
Oh, I am sorry, Doctor. Were we having fun?
God, I liked him better before he died.
Captain.
James T. Kirk Spock, we're on leave. You can call me Jim.
Jim.
James T. Kirk Yes, Spock?
Life is not a dream.
James T. Kirk Go to sleep, Spock.
Yes, Captain.
James T. Kirk Good night, Bones.
Good night, Jim.
James T. Kirk Good night, Spock.
Good night, Doctor.
James T. Kirk Good night, Spock.
Good night, Captain.
James T. Kirk I don't know... I just don't know.
James T. Kirk "All I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by."
Melville.
John Masefield.
Are you sure about that?
I am well-versed in the classics, Doctor.
Then how come you don't know Row, Row, Row Your Boat?
[Spock raises both eyebrows]
James T. Kirk You told me you could get this ship operational in two weeks. I gave you three, what happened?
I think you gave me too much time, Captain.
James T. Kirk Very well, Mr Scott. Carry on.
Aye, sir. [spots a nearby engineer] How many times do I have to tell you-- the right tool for the right job!
Lev-Lev-Level?
James T. Kirk Bridge. I hope. I could use a shower.
Jim... if you ask me, and you haven't, I think this is a terrible idea. We're bound to bump into the Klingons. And they don't exactly like you.
James T. Kirk The feeling's mutual. Engine room.
James T. Kirk We'll need all the power you can muster, mister.
Don't you worry, Captain. We'll beat those Klingon devils, even if I have to get out and push.
James T. Kirk I hope it won't come to that, Mr. Scott.
What's the matter, Jim?
James T. Kirk I miss my old chair.
James T. Kirk Spock!
Yes, Captain?
James T. Kirk Be one with the horse.
Yes, Captain!
James T. Kirk Shoot him!
James T. Kirk Damn it, Spock! God damn it!
Captain, what I have done--
James T. Kirk What you have done is betray every man on the ship.
Worse, I have betrayed you. I do not expect you to forgive me.
James T. Kirk Forgive you? I ought to knock you on your goddamned ass.
If you think it would help?
You want me to hold him, Jim?
James T. Kirk You stay out of this.
James T. Kirk What's that noise?
James T. Kirk You're right. I'm out of practice. That's an "S."
A "T."
James T. Kirk "A." "N." Uh, "D." End of word.
"Stand."
James T. Kirk New word. "B." "A." Um...
"C." "K."
"Back." "Stand back."
Stand back?
What are you standing around for? Do you not know a jailbreak when you see one?
James T. Kirk Mr. Scott, you're amazing.
There's nothing amazing about it. I know this ship like the back of my hand. [Klunk!-Smacks into a utility pipe and knocks himself out.]
James T. Kirk What is this power you have to control the minds of my crew?
I don't control minds. I free them.
How?
By making you face, and draw strength from it. Once that's done fear cannot stop you.
James T. Kirk Damn it Bones, you're a doctor. You know that pain and guilt can't be taken away with the wave of a magic wand. They're the things we carry with us, the things that make us who we are. If we lose them, we lose ourselves. [to Sybok] I don't want my pain taken away! I need my pain!
James T. Kirk Excuse me... I just wanted to ask a question. What does God need with a starship?
You doubt me?
James T. Kirk I seek proof.
Jim, you don't ask the Almighty for his I.D.
Then here is the proof you seek. [shoots Kirk with a lightning bolt]
I've lost a brother.
James T. Kirk Yes. I lost a brother once. I was lucky I got him back.
I thought you said men like us don't have families.
James T. Kirk I was wrong.
Kirk Spock, I appreciate your concern, but if you don't stop bothering me, I'm liable to be one with the (Kirk slips off the rock face) GROUND!
Kirk I've always known I'll die alone.
Kirk I thought I was going to die. (After the confrontation with the Klingon ship and "God")
Not possible. You were never alone.
James T. Kirk What does God need with a Starship?
James T. Kirk Prepare to initiate emergency landing plan B.
What's emergency landing plan B?
I don't have a clue.
James T. Kirk B as in barricade!
He can't be serious!
James T. Kirk I ordered you to defend your ship!
You ordered me to kill my brother.
James T. Kirk The man may be a fellow Vulcan, but that doesn't mean...
No, you do not understand. Sybok is also a son of Sarek.
James T. Kirk You mean he's your brother brother? (Spock looks at him quizzically) You made that up!
I did not.
James T. Kirk You did too. Sybok couldn't possible be your brother because I happen to know for a fact that you don't have a brother.
Technically, you are correct. I do not have a brother.
James T. Kirk There, you see...
I have a half-brother.
James T. Kirk I gotta sit down.
This is a new brig, Captain. Completely escape-proof. To guarantee that, they used the most intelligent, most resourceful person they could find. He was unable to escape.
James T. Kirk This person didn't happen to have pointed ears and a propensity for getting his shipmates into trouble, did he?
He did have pointed ears.
Is God really out there?
James T. Kirk Maybe God's not out there, Bones. [Gestures to his chest] Maybe he's right here--human heart.
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