Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

"Solitude gives me time to contemplate my next move."

"Creativity requires both courage and cunning."

"Gratitude is a sign of wisdom."

"Death is the only certain thing—make of that what you will."

"Politics is the art of making others want what you want."

"War is the ultimate test of character."

"Adventure is just another word for controlled chaos."

"Health is something you don't appreciate until it's gone."

"Money is merely crystallized power."

"Leadership is understanding people well enough to predict them."

"Faith, I've discovered, is a choice we make daily."

"Music has a way of revealing what words conceal."

"Nature teaches us the futility of resistance to change."

"Justice is a luxury the powerful can afford to ignore."

"Inspiration strikes those prepared to receive it."

"I've learned that motivation often comes from unexpected sources."

"Technology should serve humanity, not replace it."

"Peace, I've found, is often just the interval between wars."

"Imagination is where the real power lies."

"Dreams are dangerous things—they make us vulnerable."

"Work is what defines us when words fail."

"I find that my scars are my best teachers."

"Never underestimate the power of a well-placed compliment."

"Life teaches those willing to learn from their mistakes."

"The greatest art is understanding people."

"Hope is dangerous—but not having it is worse."

"Friendship, I've learned, is a complex calculation with high rewards."

"Fear keeps us honest, if we're honest about our fear."

"Real strength lies in knowing when not to use your strength."

"I appreciate those who can look me in the eye and lie convincingly."