Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (TV Series)

The Way of the Warrior (1995)

Michael Dorn: Lt. Cmdr. Worf

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• Lt. Commander Worf : Curzon's name is an honored one among my people.

  [Curzon was the Dax symbiont's previous host, and was central to peace negotiations between the Federation and the Klingon Empire] 

  Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax : [in Klingon]  Yeah, but I'm a lot better looking than he was.

  Lt. Commander Worf : I suppose so. Excuse me.

  Major Kira : [after Dax has spoken to Worf in Klingon]  What did you say to him?

  Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax : It loses something in the translation.

• Quark : [Worf arrives at the promenade for the first time]  Let me guess, Kilngon bloodwine.

  Lt. Commander Worf : Prune juice. Chilled.

  Quark : [laughs]  Prune juice!

  [Worf glares at him] 

  Quark : If you say so.

• Lt. Commander Worf : Kahless himself said "Destroying an Empire to win a war is no victory."

  Gowron : "And ending a battle to save an Empire is no defeat."

• [Worf and O'Brien are reminiscing about their days on the Enterprise] 

  Lt. Commander Worf : We were like warriors from the ancient sagas. There was nothing we could not do.

  Chief O'Brien : Except keep the holodecks working right.

• [Worf has decided to resign from Starfleet, not unlike Sisko had almost done once] 

  Captain Sisko : I understand you're headed for the Nyberrite Alliance?

  Lt. Commander Worf : Yes, I leave this afternoon.

  Captain Sisko : For me, it was a job on Earth - directing construction of orbital habitats.

  Lt. Commander Worf : Why did you change your mind?

  Captain Sisko : I finally realized that it wasn't Starfleet I wanted to get away from. I was trying to escape the pain I felt, after my wife's death. I thought I could take the uniform, wrap it around that pain and toss them both away. But it doesn't work like that. Running may help for a little while. But sooner or later, the pain catches up with you; and the only way to get rid of it is to stand your ground, and face it.

  Lt. Commander Worf : But wearing that uniform must remind you of what you have lost.

  Captain Sisko : Sometimes. But it also reminds me of what I've gained, and who I am. Oh, I can throw away the uniform, resign my commission, run all the way to the Nyberrite Alliance. But it really wouldn't matter. A Starfleet officer - that's what I am, and that's what I'll always be.

• Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax : [ordering two holo-bat'leths for herself and Worf]  I thought you might be tired of fighting holograms.

  Lt. Commander Worf : It would not be a fair match.

  Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax : I'll go easy on you.

• Lt. Commander Worf : Worf, son of Mogh, does not break his word.

• Lt. Commander Worf : Nice hat.

  [on Kira's Guinevere costume, during their first encounter] 

• Doctor Bashir : Care for a game of darts?

  Lt. Commander Worf : I do not play games.

  Chief O'Brien : It's like poker... with pointed tips!

• Martok : You robbed my son of his honor just to get my attention?

  Lt. Commander Worf : You cannot take away what someone does not have.

• Gowron : Worf, why do you stand there like a mute d'blok? I have offered you a chance for glory. All you have to do is take it.

  Lt. Commander Worf : If there's any glory to be won, Gowron... it'll have to be yours alone. I cannot come with you.

  Gowron : [surprised]  Of course you can. It is where you belong.

  Lt. Commander Worf : No, I cannot abandon my post.

  Gowron : You no longer have a post. You have no place on that station... and no business wearing that uniform.

  Lt. Commander Worf : I have sworn an oath of allegiance.

  Gowron : [disgusted]  To the Federation?

  Lt. Commander Worf : You would have me break my word?

  Gowron : You're word? What good is your word when you give it to people who care nothing for honour? Who refuse to lift a finger while Klingon warriors shed blood for they're protection? I tell you... they are without honour! You do not owe them anything!

  Lt. Commander Worf : It is not what I owe them that matters! It is what I owe myself! Worf, son of Mogh does not break his word!

  Gowron : And what of you're debt to me? Are you saying you owe me nothing? I gave you back you're name... restored your House... gave your family a seat on the High Council... and this is how you repay me?

  Lt. Commander Worf : It is true - I owe you a great debt. I would give up my life for you. But invading Cardassia is wrong and I cannot support it!

  Gowron : Worf, I have always considered you a friend and an ally. And because you are my friend, I am giving you this one last chance to redeem yourself.

  [places a hand on his shoulder] 

  Gowron : Come with me.

  Lt. Commander Worf : [a part of Worf wants to, but...]  I cannot.

  Gowron : [he removes his hand]  Think about what you're doing. If you turn your back on me now... for as long as I live... you will not be welcome anywhere in the Klingon Empire. You're family... will be removed from the High Council... you're lands seized... and you're House stripped of its titles! You will have nothing!

  Lt. Commander Worf : [the lines are drawn]  Except my honour.

  Gowron : So be it.

  [Gowron leaves Worf standing there, both knowing things will never be the same again] 

• Lt. Commander Worf : In war, there is nothing more honorable than victory.

• [Worf's first line of the series] 

  Lt. Commander Worf : Chief. It has been a long time.