Quotes
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Norman : If you do not come with me, your engines will be destroyed and you will remain in orbit here, forever.
Capt. Kirk : I must say that's a gracious invitation.
Norman : There is a word. Among us there is no corresponding meaning, but it seems to mean something to you humans.
Capt. Kirk : And what is that word?
Norman : Please.
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[trying to confuse an android]
Captain Kirk : Everything Harry tells you is a lie. Remember that. Everything Harry tells you is a lie.
Harcourt Fenton Mudd : Now listen to this carefully, Norman. I am... lying.
Norman : You say you are lying, but if everything you say is a lie, then you are telling the truth, but you cannot tell the truth because everything you say is a lie, but you lie... You tell the truth but you cannot for you lie... illogical! Illogical! Please explain! You are human. Only humans can explain their behavior! Please explain!
Captain Kirk : [giving him the same statement the androids have repeatedly given him several times before] I am not programmed to respond in that area.
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Norman : We cannot allow any race as greedy and corruptible as yours to have free run of the galaxy.
Spock : I'm curious, Norman. Just how do you intend to stop them?
Norman : We shall serve them. Their kind will be eager to accept our service. Soon they will become completely dependent upon us.
Alice #1 through 250 : Their aggressive and acquisitive instincts will be under our control.
Norman : We shall take care of them.
Spock : Eminently practical.
Captain Kirk : The whole galaxy controlled by your kind?
Norman : Yes, Captain. And we shall serve them and you will be happy, and controlled.
