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  -- Jim Starlin, "Captain Marvel", #29...
• Once, I read that a man be never stronger than when he truly realizes how weak he is.
  -- Jim Starlin, "Captain Marvel #31...
• Troi: "We don't need any more convincing. Please, obey the captain's orders.
  Stop whatever it is you're doing." Barclay: "You must trust me....
• Why torture yourself when life will do it for you? -- Laura Walke
• What?" you cry. "Wizards sometimes must endure torture?
  And it is true, for being a wizard does not exempt you from any of the trials and tribulations experienced by other humans....
• Are you a parent? Do you sometimes find yourself unsure as to what to say in those awkward situations?
  Worry no more... Good children always obey. Quit acting so childish....
• Kirk: "Why, bless me, Doctor, what beams you into this neck of the woods?
  McCoy: "Beware Romulans bearing gifts. Happy birthday, Jim....
• Higher beings from outer space may not want to tell us the secrets of life, because we're not ready.
  But maybe they'll change their tune after a little torture. -- Deep Thoughts, by Jack Handey...