Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (TV Series)

Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges (1999)

Alexander Siddig: Doctor Julian Bashir

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• Admiral Ross : Inter arma enim silent leges.

  Dr. Julian Bashir : "In time of war, the law falls silent." Cicero. So, is that what we have become - a 24th century Rome, driven by nothing other than the certainty that Caesar can do no wrong?

• Elim Garak : [rolling his eyes]  The eternal optimist!

  Dr. Julian Bashir : Guilty as charged.

  Elim Garak : How sad. I must tell you, I'm disappointed at hearing you mouth the usual platitudes of peace and friendship regarding an implacable foe like the Romulans. But I live in hope that one day, you'll come to see this universe for what it truly is, rather than what you'd wish it to be.

  Dr. Julian Bashir : Then I shall endeavor to become more cynical with each passing day. Look gift horses squarely in the mouth, and find clouds in every silver lining.

  Elim Garak : [smiling]  If only you meant it.

• [Dr. Bashir has given a medical presentation] 

  Sloan : Very enlightening. You almost made it comprehensible.

  Dr. Julian Bashir : Next time, I'll do the lecture with hand puppets, just for you.

• Dr. Julian Bashir : I don't believe we've been introduced.

  Koval : Koval.

  Dr. Julian Bashir : Ah, it's a pleasure to meet you.

  Koval : Why?

  Dr. Julian Bashir : Well, you've got me there. It's just a simple form of expression, I suppose.

  Koval : And like most Human expressions completely devoid of meaning.

• Dr. Julian Bashir : You're taking quite a risk. I could have a security team here in thirty seconds.

  Sloan : I suspect you'd be unable to communicate with anyone outside of this room.

  Dr. Julian Bashir : I could scream for help.

  Sloan : Possible, but uncharacteristic. I mean, screaming for help, that's... that's too undignified for you. But don't let me stop you. I enjoy being wrong.

• Dr. Julian Bashir : [referring to Cretak and Koval]  I take it you two don't get along.

  Cretak : We have different views.

  Dr. Julian Bashir : Which are?

  Cretak : [smiles]  State secrets.

  Dr. Julian Bashir : Naturally.

• Dr. Julian Bashir : How many times do I have to tell you, Sloan? I don't work for you.

  Sloan : You will. It's in your nature. You are a man who loves secrets - medical, personal, fictional. And I am a man of secrets.

• [last lines] 

  Bashir : Should I feel sorry for you? Should I be weeping over the burden you're forced to carry in order to protect the rest of us?

  Sloan : It is an honour to know you, Doctor. Good night.

  [He beams out] 

  Bashir : [Activating com panel]  Bashir to Security.

  Odo : [Over com panel]  Odo here.

  Bashir : Never mind, My mistake.