Star Trek Quotes

Space, the final frontier…” Even if you’re not a Trekkie, you’ve definitely heard a Star Trek quote or two.The original TV show about space exploration with men in bright colored shirts aired back in 1966 and grew into a massive franchise — from movies to huge conventions, an animated series, and five TV spin-offs, including the equally popular Star Trek: The Next Generation. The series introduced us to memorable characters like Captain Kirk, Spock, and the Jean-Luc Picard, along with many others. One thing most of them had in common? They were pretty darn philosophical (not to mention hilariously droll), which has created an impressive legacy of Star Trek quotes you’ll likely hear around the watercooler at some point in your life.

How much you own your nerd status probably determines how many lines from the iconic series you’ve memorized. Or how many you admit to knowing, anyway. But keeping a few Star Trek quotes in your back pocket to break out in casual conversation can have quite a few benefits. The words of Spock and company might give you a boost of confidence, help you gain a little clarity, or (dare we say?) inspire you to reach for the stars. At the very least, they’ll likely lead to some pretty cool new friends. And if you have a kid who proudly proclaims the Trekkie title, well, you can use these quotes to earn a little extra cool mom cred.

So, to boldly go only where diehard Trekkies go, here are the Star Trek quotes you need to know.