The Wisdom of Star Trek

A video of clips from Star Trek TOS displaying various statements of wisdom of sort.

[@irishgrl]

“In this galaxy there’s a mathematical probability of 3 million earth type planets; & in all the universe, 3 million million galaxies like this...and in all of that...and perhaps more, only one of each of us. Don’t destroy the one named Kirk.” One of the best lines that make you appreciate our uniqueness. I’ve always loved that line.

[@stevebishop9468]

It is truly profound...

[@melmoth2219]

It is one of my favorite lines and it has echoed down the years of my life.

[@Roamer-yf1eu]

Margaret Mead: "Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else."

[@TheFrog767]

It gets in your soul

[@goofyiest]

@@Roamer-yf1eu Yep.

[@7Earthsky]

''In our century, we've learned not to fear words'' ~ Ltnt Uhura.

[@VictorDelPrete]

Long after I'm gone unfortunately.

[@jerryorder9084]

If only people in our time would not be afraid of words...

[@Chuck_Hooks]

Which of course is nonsense even in TOS.

[@globalterroil3208]

@@Chuck_Hooks Only if you insult the Enterprise as a _rust bucket_ hauling garbage or something like that. ;-)

[@Chuck_Hooks]

@@globalterroil3208 Exactly.

[@YouDingo88]

James T Kirk, the only man capable of inducing a nervous breakdown in an alien robot.

[@danbasta3677]

Not necessarily. That alien robot in throughout the episodes were reasoned with with pure logic that even Spock didn't think the Captain had in him. He used his brain snd his intuative insight to causd these alien robots snd machines to disinagrate. In the episode Requiem For Methuselah, it was the female android who's emotions that were being born within herself that csused her to self destruct, as Mr. Spock explained.

[@alexandraschroeder2327]

I think he talked a machine into suicide 4 times in the first two seasons 😂

[@ginnyjollykidd]

As well he does double - teaming with Harry Mudd with lies, truth, and paradoxes.

[@nicolasaragon8160]

:)

[@michaelblackwell7408]

You've never seen my laptop react.

[@RememberEddieYork]

Kirk: Very good Spock, we may make a human of you yet. Spock: I hope not.

[@LeathanL]

4:45: "The more complex the mind, the greater the need for the simplicity of play". Beautiful line.

[@nighthawk0077]

How very perceptive of you Captain.

[@andrewwilliams9599]

You can thank Theodore Sturgeon for writing it by reading his novels, short story collections, and by watching this episode and "Amok TIme."

[@silverkitty2503]

i don't understand but ..it sounds beautiful

[@dupersuper1938]

I would've loved a reaction shot of Spock at that line...

[@mentalhealthnetwork]

@@silverkitty2503 It comes down to distractions from work and how it relates to you, the individual. Like a computer programmer and gaming. A fisherman and drinking. A politician and polygamy. A genius may distract with high level play, like building a diorama. So to a fool. Both may also go for watching someone kicked in the nards and laughing their asses off. Play is play.

[@dreese1210]

I love Star Trek; and I will love it until the day I die. I may not be logical, but it is the truth.

[@kwameoluwasomi1518]

I was brought up on characters spitting a proverb a scene. The state of Star Trek today reflects the state of humanity - we're disillusioned. Our heroes are no longer students of nature. I watched Gladiator the other day, teary-eyed with almost every bar Maximus spat. One in particular - "Nothing happens to anyone that he is not fitted by nature to bear".

[@kathleenhensley5951]

Me, too, Some of those scenes brought tears to my eyes.. tears of wonder, tears of joy, tears of sorrow. I'd run and look at star maps, or look up a book or a poem they mentioned, think about the meaning of life. It is Hollywood that is disillusioned and hopeless... I still believe that mankind can and will grow wiser and, mature over time... and did you catch that bit about 'we have learned not to fear words' - think about that within the context of these times, every day the Social Justice warrior wackos make another language rule ... the latest was, that I remember, was the 'Wuhan virus' can't be called that... but we have ALWAYS called epidemics after the place it seemed to originate. I personally want to rebel against the SJWS. I'm and old woman and tired of them. I have always loved the name of one of their episodes ... 'For the world is hollow and I have touched the sky' .... it is actually a very wise thought if you take in the context of the meaning of existence... a very mystical thought. Things are not always what they seem. Explore, ask questions... learn till you die.

[@LazarusRemains]

@@kwameoluwasomi1518 Exactly.

[@blackdog6969]

@@kwameoluwasomi1518 I know this is over a year later but thank you. I needed to read that. I think many need to hear that line

[@jaimhaas5170]

I love the loyalty involved.

[@Cryptonymicus]

I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by, And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking, And a grey mist on the sea's face, and a grey dawn breaking. --John Masefield, 1902

[@elizabethlowe15]

I know alot of people don't like the way shatner delivers his lines but I always found it to be nice because the pauses he inserts give the listener or the watcher a sense of what will he say next

[@tracybosworth1033]

I’ve never understood why some people have a problem with it. He’s had a long successful career. He’s especially good at comedy. Love Bill Shatner! ❤

[@elizabethlowe15]

@@tracybosworth1033 agreed

[@HonoredGeneral]

Its called "acting".

[@joecraig6701]

Kelley should have won multiple Emmy's.

[@Bubbles99718]

In an alternate universe he did

[@Tmanaz480]

They all respected him--even Shatner--as the "highest-ranking actor" on the set.

[@jonnyq680]

He wuz robbed!

[@KM-710]

Real...

[@scottrackley4457]

"you may find that having, is not so pleasing as wanting, it is not logical, but often true" I have that in my own calligraphy behind my desk over my head.

[@barbaragordon7381]

And THIS is why I love Star Trek. It doesn't need awesome special effects or tons of action. It has amazing characters with wholesome relationships and there are lots of important messages. An awesome show!!!

[@lewisvanatta639]

Indeed! That is one thing that a lot of Hollywood productions haven't learned: that good Sci Fi is exactly what you said: amazing characters, wholesome relationships, AND good stories with interesting messages (not just flashy special effects). There are a few that come close, IMHO: Babylon 5, Stargate SG-1, the newer Battlestar Galactica, the movie Interstellar.

[@maureentuohy8672]

Yes Shatner was definitely the right choice for Kirk! No one can come close. This reminds me that Star Trek was an ideal for the future. Not a prediction.

[@zitacarno4443]

Shatner was a trained stage actor who did a lot of Shakespeare, and he brought a lot of that to his role as Captain Kirk---and he added a new and exciting dimension in the process.

[@danbasta3677]

Agreed, Bill Shatner truly was and will always be THE very best as Captain James T. Kirk, Captain of the Starship Enterprise.

[@jonnyq680]

@@danbasta3677 Like Sean Connery as James Bond...

[@TheFrog767]

They are one

[@cherylresnick-cortes1858]

He has been my hero since 1966-that's a long time! Shatner IS Kirk.

[@Tar-Numendil]

I love the humanity of Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry was truly a wonderful person and it is sad that he is gone. The world could use his insights and wisdom and kindness right now.

[@Bethechange67]

And they will! It's what we're moving into!

[@sherylbenkosky5358]

What a great gift this show is. Too bad it wasn't appreciated more during the 60s.

[@sonnyroy497]

It was my favorite show at age 13.

[@photonjones5908]

Some gifts are not much appreciated when given, but only when they are considered with the benefit of hindsight.

[@tonebonebgky2]

Too bad the message is lost to modern thinkers.

[@Bethechange67]

Shatner said his generation almost destroyed Star Trek.

[@jackscruggs1536]

Thank Lucy

[@puccinislarondine]

You missed one - in "Plato's Stephchildren" the line that Spock has when he says that, "the healthy release of emotions is often very unhealthy for those closest to us." (I'm paraphrasing from memory.) I've always felt that was a very profound and accurate line. ;)

[@elizabethjansen2684]

Indeed well remembered

[@sayawolf1061]

I definitely agree with you, thank you gor this input! 👍

[@ninjabearpress2574]

"The illogic of waste..." is one of my favorite moments from the show that, as a child, warped my fragile little mind.

[@Bubbles99718]

"In every revolution it takes one man with a vision."

[@Bubbles99718]

Star Trek Continues brilliantly "continues" this episode. That whole transporter scene was epic. Got a little choked up by the obvious love of Trek Continues displays

[@JohnDoe-yr4wc]

As I write this I almost shed a tear at how beautiful, clever and poetic TOS was compared to its legacy we are left to 'enjoy' today. Trek is dead. Long live Trek.

[@skid902]

I’m 60 now, I watched and loved STOS throughout the 70s and 80s, saw every episode at least 5 times but drifted away from it in the 80s and came to love STNG....Picard and company were great. Now however, thanks to great compilations like this, as well as reflecting - and mourning - the loss of “Spock”, “ Bones”, and “Scotty” I have come full circle and appreciate what Gene created, and what the cast portrayed, more then ever. I would rank it the of greatest show of all time. The more I watch all of the clips and compilations, the better it gets........and for all the fun we make of William Shatner’s acting....he, and they, were truly superb. RIP old friends and long live William Shatner.... a treasure in our time.

[@danbasta3677]

The next generation stuff sucked, it was nothing but trash. The Original Star Trek series is the ONLY BEST STAR TREK OUT THERE, NONE BETTER!

[@dianezimmerman4434]

I'm just a couple years older, but I was a Trekkie since 1966. And while I love DS9 and Next Gen, I LOVE Classic.

[@kathleenhensley5951]

When you see what this generation is doing to Star Trek ... its so sad.. they are so very miserable ! What i wrong, can't they DREAM any more? The Stars await us. We just need to survive and not blow each other up.

[@barbaragordon7381]

I'm 14 now and I started watching Star Trek with my dad a few months ago. I thought the show would be boring but my father convinced me to watch it. I fell in love with the series after watching the first few episodes and now I'm a big fan. I find it a really sad that there are so few kids in my age that know the show. I am so proud to be a Trekkie and I love TOS more than anything! Live long and prosper 🖖

[@skid902]

@@barbaragordon7381 wonderful to see your comment Barbara....3 years later! For me the Original series holds the most special place in my heart but Next Generation has some incredible episodes as well...give it a chance......from one old Trekkie to a younger Trekkie ....live long and prosper! 🖖 Your comment warmed my heart....THANK YOU!

[@pleasantvalleypickerca7681]

TOS was so well written. So many great moments. Back in the day when TV inspired and made you think about big things!!! Thank you for this!!!

[@Salvatore403]

Ahhh Star Trek, the only show that kills its members not because of skin color but uniform color.

[@onestopfunstop317]

Red Shirts die first

[@manco828]

Red Shirt Lives Matter

[@blackdog6969]

Thank you for giving my mind the chance to read that in Brian's voice.

[@pattimcb31]

@@manco828 not in the episodes I've seen 🤣

[@dkhubbell55]

Color is guards, these are a protective, investigating military,not as our non violent, non aggressive. Uniforms are needed to define crew. Medical is blue,official is green for greeting ambassador. Study the logic of this show,it is Logical

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

Seven and a half minutes of why this show was so good! The ageless themes of the human condition told on the wagon train to the stars. Oh, how I miss television. The nonsense on offer today would not even serve as toilet paper for the shows of yesteryear, upon whose shoulders they now so undeservedly stand.

[@bubhub64]

That is so true!

[@Borat69able]

Nonsense? Hah. We're in the golden age of television now. The quality of shows we have now is greater than we've ever had.

[@emartin787]

My favorite one of all time is when Bones gives Jim the advice about not destroying the one named Kirk. Amazing!

[@danbasta3677]

@@emartin787 First season episode, Balance Of Terror, EXCELLENT EPISODE!

[@emartin787]

@@danbasta3677 Yes! Great episode! I own all three seasons, but still find myself watching clips on KZbin. "All I ask is a tall ship, and a star to steer her by!"

[@draskang]

wow.. "we've learned not to fear words". Our current society is almost petrified into paralysis by words..

[@Johnson333552]

It's not the words, but the meanings and intents behind those words that matter. Lincoln, in this scene, meant no offense by what he said, and such was understood, and such would nowadays be the same; that's one thing, but shoving a Confederate battle flag in someone's face and calling them a n****r to insult them or convey some sort of superiority is another entirely. Inflection is the single most important part of a language; how something is said conveys infinitely more meaning than what is explicitly said.

[@paul1979uk2000]

Half the time it's not the word that matters but how it's said and the context it's said in, but in human terms, we've not got to that stage because of political correctness where many people can take offence quite easily even when none was meant so yes we're still fearful of words in what's said.

[@stars9084]

Part of that is because what intent means to a listener is subjective- political correctness comes partially because different people find different intents behind what they hear

[@paul1979uk2000]

Thats true and because some people abuse it hence why we have political correctness at all to help protect people that can become victimised by it.

[@yarpen26]

Paul Aiello The main goal of having political correctness is to enable people with worthless college degrees five minutes of fame and spotlight by pretending to take offense at stupid shit.

[@Shipoopiism]

I think by now McCoy knows to take Kirk's random speech rants in stride. Always just standing there in the background. Just smile and nod, McCoy, just smile and nod.

[@markgnacinski9666]

"In our century we have learned to not fear words"....

[@philosopher1a]

LMAO we have along way to go for that

[@hungrydragonvsfrightendhob7799]

I wish that would happen soon.

[@williamanthony9090]

Yes... They don't fear words. Of course, they phaser the hell out of anything they don't like hearing, but... They don't fear words... Lol! (I'm just kidding around. I love Star Trek.)

[@Gauntlet_Videos]

I do not agree with the implication of that statement. The implication being that we should not fear words. When in fact the words people think of and choose to say represents the ideas they believe in and the ideas they desire to see implemented in the real world. Words are a primary method of sharing ideas to others and spreading them across vast populations. When the implementation of ideas becomes mutually exclusive, words are the first weapons used to fight this war of ideas. Words can be used to indoctrinate the young and induce emotional fervor. Political violence always starts with this war of ideas, then of culture, and then for the power to implement them respectively. Only when everyone is politically aligned could it be considered that we should not fear words. (A world where every human is politically aligned is either fantasy or dystopia.) Read 1984 to get a glimpse of the power of words and why it is perfectly justified to fear them.

[@wrlord]

@@Gauntlet_Videos This is the stupidest thing I've read today. Violence results from the SUPPRESSION of words and ideas.

[@danbasta3677]

Love the Original Star Trek series. Now here you go, people knock Captain Kirk for his writtrn into the episodes love encounters with women, yet in this one scene with the good Doctor here, he reminisces about an old poem about a tall ship and a star to steer her by, again, if I may point out that the Enterprise was HIS ship, and his lady that he truly loved. He ALWAYS put his ship first along with his crew, which he was broken hearted if anyone of his crew was hurt, injured or died, this includes the joke about some people saying this about the red shirts, and finally his command as well as his career.

[@mustafajackson9430]

STAR TREK (TOS) the first and still the best in the series.

[@dexoearth9167]

the wisdom that is in Star Trek is surpassed by no one.

[@TheWinterShadow]

I tell you. TOS Star Trek have some of the warmest and most impactful scenes.

[@ericbrett3095]

This show was way ahead of its time. I know I will not live to see the 23rd century but as a chemical engineer I can do my part in making Gene Roddenberry's dream of the future come about as can we all.

[@PlasmaCoolantLeak]

1:56 When I first saw this when it was originally broadcast, I was a kid, and Spock's words meant nothing to me. Many years later, I've seen how true they are.

[@michaelschramm1064]

One of my favorite scenes in the series occurs in the one here from “The Ultimate Computer”. D.C. Fontana was a superb writer.

[@leftcoaster67]

Everyone bashes Shatner's hammy acting. But he does a good bit in The Ultimate Computer. The poem is Sea Fever by John Masefield.

[@brennonguilbeau569]

You sure it's not by Melville?

[@bobbyrosigliano]

kirk = ethos, spock = logos, mccoy = pathos

[@martijnvanweele6204]

McCoy = Id Kirk = Ego Spock = Super Ego

[@dianezimmerman4434]

And together, they make one of the best triads in human history.

[@hyhena-gaming9986]

Hey I her that

[@kathleenhensley5951]

Together they make one whole person. in my personal philosophy : Ego, Mind, Soul. You better have all three talking to one another or bad things will happen.

[@janfairclough6982]

Ahh yes. The 3 musketeers

[@saigokun]

Great scenes from a great series.

[@zitacarno4443]

Tellme about it! Even those less-than-exemplary episodes have something to offer.

[@danbasta3677]

Excellent sceans from excellent episodes!

[@jonnyq680]

@@zitacarno4443 You are so right! TOS never gets old. If you don't have the dvd set, it is findable at used dvd/record stores at an affordable price. I hope my 'pilgrim' comment below is understood as being a joke ( a feeble attempt )

[@bradameerbeg2154]

3:31 I get pretty damn low some times. And I’m not going to say it’s because of what Bones says here that I’m still here… but… I’m still here and he said what he said. We all need a friend like Leonard McCoy…

[@kahliatangazi448]

Most of my peers only think of Next Generation or the later Star Trek series (I was born in 91) but I love the Original Series! Yes there aren't any fancy sfx but its so cleverly written and all the actors are fabulous. I'm trying to get into Next Generation currently but struggling.

[@mkaleborn]

It’s a grower. Like most things it helped people to ‘grow up with the show’ as it found its sea legs. It really matured after season 2. All the actors had really ‘found’ their characters and it flowed wonderfully from seasons 3-6ish. Bit of a downturn in season 7, but saved it with an absolute banger of a Finale.

[@timgiraud7591]

Star Trek… no matter how many times i watch (even the bad episodes) i enjoy them all… thank you Gene your triumph will never be equaled

[@domtam6571]

Truly a show beyond our time. Forward thinking which had an understanding our flaws.

[@douglaslally156]

"must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by; And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking, And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn breaking. I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied; And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying, And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying. I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life, To the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted knife; And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover, And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over." John Masefield 1902

[@juresaiyan]

"The more complex the mind, the greater the need for the simplicity of play." I find that quote fascinating (no pun intended)

[@LordGreystoke]

So, do you agree?

[@Bubbles99718]

Had that on the back of my business card for years

[@LordGreystoke]

@@Bubbles99718 I guess a complex mind still needs some simplicity for it to chill out.

[@oldrocker74]

@@LordGreystoke Spot on, Byron! There is a truth to what you've stated!

[@thomaspick4123]

The Captain Pike pilot was the best of all of them. I love original series, but, the pilot was superb.

[@wardkendall7095]

*William Shatner remains the best Captain Kirk, and Captain Kirk remains the best starship captain - of all.* 🟩 "Hold Back This Day" - An Epic Tale Of A Dystopian Future Unlike Any You Have Ever Imagined - an amazon novel

[@michaelhull63]

Original Star Trek was a classic and it taught many good lessons Lucille Ball was a genius for taking a chance on it a tidbit of wisdom I alias held onto was from Spock to Ston ..."In time you may find that having is not so pleasing as wanting "... it's true

[@jesseguyer4506]

james t kirk best captain in star fleet

[@dalleneldredge6923]

Bones: We try again, that's all, we work harder, faster, and we start completely from scratch if we have to. But we find SOMETHING!

[@Special_Tactics_Force_Unit]

I love Pike's Dr.

[@shibolinemress8913]

The clip from The Cage should have included that entire scene. It's missing the most important bit, where Boyce talks about either facing life head-on or turning one's back on it and withering away. That's my favourite scene of the whole episode.

[@ericdunn7352]

Pike: Now you're talking like a doctor, Bartender. Boyce: Take your pick, They both get the same two types of customers, The living and the dying.

[@mutinyonthekitkat]

There was that line at the end of the Mudd's Women episode when Kirk said something like "there is no beauty drug - you either believe in yourself or you don't."

[@jonnyq680]

Kirk: I'd be happy to be a character witness at your trial, Harry, If you think it will help. Mudd: They'll throw away the key!

[@marlonlo9661]

To boldly go where no man has gone before!

[@jessecaple170]

My favourite quote? "Phasers on 'stun'." Said sooo often.

[@johnblackledge4009]

Absolutely brilliant! How could anyone down-vote this?!

[@codemaster551]

Having is not like wanting... Words of wisdom about emotion. From a Vulcan.

[@Wonderfeel__]

"The more complex the mind, the greater the need for the simplicity of play." :-)

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

"In our century, we have learned not to fear words." -Lt. Uhura

[@Felamine]

7:05 the writers missed a good opportunity to have Spock mention Khan Noonien Singh here.

[@gbipit1]

Shatner one of the greatest actors

[@A88mph]

2:56 - 3:26 I've been looking for this quote. Thank you.

[@robertthomas5736]

Thank You, Vulcan Jedi for Posting This Awesome Video

[@MLK-KAEFENTERPRISES]

Kirk: "Very good Spock, we might make a human out of you one day." Spock: "I hope not." (LOL!)🤣

[@piotrd.4850]

1:31 - TNG Relics - Scotty telling Picard about feel of the deck plates.

[@tarb1320]

This is 7:35 of everything that is missing from new Star Trek, and why it has no soul only agenda.

[@canebro1]

"We've learned not to fear words" Too bad we have forgotten that now :(

[@cameronpickard7456]

kirk was pretty thoughtful

[@ChrisParlett]

That was nice, thank you.

[@ChrisTopher-vs9zz]

great editing, thank you!

[@user-up8jx3mt6j]

Why is that so endlessly true, that, 'having is not so pleasing a thing after all, - as wanting; it is not logical, but it is often true:. Fantasy will always be the much greater destination than anything in life.

[@johnmontoya2398]

I'm so glad Star Trek was remastered...they did it true justice. I own the original and remastered plus a tv recorded version on VHS.

[@kathleenhensley5951]

One of my favorite scenes was .. I can't remember the name of the episode but I remember the plot. They come to a planet that had a devastating war. Three survivors saved their consciousnesses in metal balls. They want to transfer their consciousnesses into human beings. Kirk, Spock and woman(??) .. Kirk wants to risk it. Mccoy doesn't. Kirk gives a speech.. "Risk is our business..."

[@stevelewis6480]

Return to tomorrow

[@Andrew-ep4kw]

"in our century, we've learned not to fear words" Well, that's definitely not this century.

[@jonathanfactor6688]

Great show

[@bettyleeist]

Alway’s a good 👍 show,here!I love it even if it was made fifty year’s ago!The show still is up there like a rainbow 🌈 streaming down to a quiet beam on a lake side!As they say;Star Trek live’s!🌛🌚🌞🪐🌙🌍🌟✨💥🔥

[@MrVasmikey]

One notices that todays futuristic movies are all dark and without hope. The old Star Trek always seemed to put mankind in a better place.

[@joemasters2270]

Spock & Bones arguing like brothers - that’ll never get old 😂😂😂

[@zareonx7959]

I wonder how happy Ston was a few months later :(

[@jonnyq680]

like a bug hittng a windshield

[@zareonx7959]

@@jonnyq680 to be sure! BE BLESSED MY FRIEND

[@zarakikenpachi-ds1ud]

"Spock, we may make a human of you yet." "I hope not..."

[@davidbaldwin8390]

Let us keep an eye out for and watch for an upcoming dictator named Leequan.

[@ispeakmytruth1549]

He skipped over *rump.

[@bettyleeist]

Yeah,this is a good show!I’m really glad that Gene Roddenberry made Star Trek!It’s because,he made human’s more human,and made us appreciate the ability to be here!I never liked school,but,after all these year’s,Hollywood(yeah,Star Trek)made me appreciate life,and try to accept life’s difficulties,but,also,it’s pleasure’s!

[@dianezimmerman4434]

Depressing that so many of these get cut in syndication.

[@captcorajus]

And this exemplifies what is lacking in modern iterations of Trek, especially the JJ Abrams schlock. They've traded wisdom and introspection for explosions and mindless action. I wonder what sort of monologue Kirk would have for this situation.

[@johntabler349]

Humanity trying to live up to it's highest ideals, that's what TOS was all about

[@alexandravdbrom1082]

Wow! Super!💖👍

[@jamesmcdavid1673]

No mention of his speech from The Omega Glory? For shame. That was arguably one of the greatest displays of wisdom Star Trek ever showed.

[@ginnyjollykidd]

Written almost 200 years before he orated it.

[@markpayne6436]

I wish there was a "love" button for this video.

[@kissmrule]

i so love thsi video it so cool and swet

[@JnEricsonx]

"I still maintain that computers are more efficient, not better."

[@timothyhemperly6474]

From Captain Kirk's reaction , it probably wasn't Dr. Pepper in that glass.

[@jimallroggen314]

Spock has got women down Pat !🤦‍♀️

[@coltondespres2241]

Live long and prosper

[@invisiblejaguar1]

I clicked on this not expecting class to be in session, I have gone away a wiser woman.

[@maureentuohy8672]

LOVE ME SOME TOS! Star Trek is the best! 🖖🏻 PS “In our century we have learned not to fear words.” looks like Uhura ain't WOKE!

[@Thaimiles]

Wow, yes! It seems these days everyone freaks out over the slightest misunderstanding of anything! 😂

[@danielaplet4036]

What spock said is true, Sometimes it is more desirable To want something more than actually having it. I am sure that today many people find that In their relationships.

[@joemasters2270]

Even ppl who claim to “hate” Star Trek have learned life lessons from this classic

[@brennonguilbeau569]

"We have learned not to fear words." So different than today.

[@RedwoodTheElf]

This needs a sequel. With scenes from "let that be your last battlefield" "Are you BLIND, Kirk? Nestor is black on the LEFT side! All of his people are black on the LEFT side!"

[@hollylynch9349]

I love Star Trek and I always will until the day I die. Though Spock may say it is illogical to say so, I am human and so i don't think logic has anything to do with it. Love Star Trek #Spock #JamesTKirk #McCoy #Scotty #StarTrek

[@christopherallen9580]

I am with you!

[@josephlobosco3647]

"The more complex the mind,the more the need for the simplicity of play "

[@bradameerbeg2154]

And I wish we could learn to not fear words… wise words indeed.

[@kimba381]

I must down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by; And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking, And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn breaking. I must down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied; And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying, And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying. I must down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life, To the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted knife; And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover, And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over.

[@haroldjedrzejczyk9449]

Captain Kirk was quoting from the c. 1902 John Masefield poem: 'Sea Fever'...😉

[@JnEricsonx]

And the same bit gets used again several films later.

[@bovnycccoperalover3579]

I do pray by the 23rd century, we no longer allow words to rule us, as they do now.