Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (TV Series)

Tacking into the Wind (1999)

Nicole de Boer: Lieutenant Ezri Dax

Quotes 

• Lieutenant Ezri Dax : I tend to look at the Empire with a little more skepticism than Curzon or Jadzia did. I see a society that is in deep denial about itself. We're talking about a warrior culture that prides itself on maintaining centuries-old traditions of honor and integrity. But in reality, it's willing to accept corruption at the highest levels.

  Lt. Commander Worf : You are overstating your case.

  Lieutenant Ezri Dax : Am I? Who was the last leader of the High Council that you respected? Has there even been one? And how many times have you had to cover up the crimes of Klingon leaders because you were told that it was for the good of the Empire? I... I know this sounds harsh, but the truth is, you have been willing to accept a government that you know is corrupt. Gowron is just the latest example. Worf, you are the most honorable and decent man that I've ever met. And if *you're* willing to tolerate men like Gowron, then what hope is there for the Empire?

• Lt. Commander Worf : [referring to Martok]  He likes you, and he considers you an honorable woman, a worthy successor to Jadzia. And so do I.

  Lieutenant Ezri Dax : That's very sweet of him.

  Lt. Commander Worf : Sweet?

  Lieutenant Ezri Dax : Not a very Klingon word, is it?

  Lt. Commander Worf : No.

  Lieutenant Ezri Dax : It's very... honorable.

  Lt. Commander Worf : Better - albeit a little obvious.

• Lieutenant Ezri Dax : I think that the situation with Gowron is a symptom of a bigger problem. The Klingon Empire is dying; and I think it deserves to die.