D.C. Fontana Quotes & Sayings

Compassion
that's the one thing no machine ever had. Maybe it's the one thing that keeps man ahead of them. — D.C. Fontana

Let's face it, the romantic scene between the Romulan Commander and Spock [in "The Enterprise Incident"] was totally out of context. Any Romulan worth her salt would have instantly suspected Spock because they are related races. That was wrongmy biggest objection is the scene between Spock and the woman, because I really did not believe it. And I did not believe that the Romulan did not suspect Spock of something underhanded. She does know enough about Vulcan and Vulcans to know that something's afoot. — D.C. Fontana

Peace should not depend on force. — D.C. Fontana

You can't say, I won't write today because that excuse will extend into several days, then several months, then ... you are not a writer anymore, just someone who dreams about being a writer. — D.C. Fontana

It is not a lie to keep the truth to oneself. — D.C. Fontana

McCoy: Representing the High Tier...Leonard James Akaar.

Spock: The child was named Leonard James Akaar? Kirk nods.

McCoy: Has a kind of a ring to it don't you think, James?

Kirk: Yes, I think it is a name that will go down in galactic history, Leonard. What do you think, Spock?

Spock: I think you both will be insufferably pleased with yourselves for at least a month...sir. — D.C. Fontana