Four-and-a-Half Vulcans

"Listen up, ears. You do not get to decide my fate. I can't believe I'm standing here, having to plead my case to you, against him? What's happening? I am more than ready to return to work. But honestly, since we're all such big fans of honesty in here, I'm not sure I want to. Because I have spent most of my career sitting idly by, while you make terrible decisions. People are not algorithms, admiral. You think your logic makes you impartial? It doesn't. You always favor Vulcans above everyone else. Like tonight. You used to call Captain Pike the "Human with inappropriate hair." But now, because he's a Vulcan, suddenly he's your best friend. Illogical! And you. Your sorbet sucks. Now get out. Both of you!"

"I'm sorry I beat up James Kirk and tried to take over the ship and start a war."

"Yeah, don't do that again. Unless Kirk definitely deserves it."

"Hey, maybe next time, let me in on your plan ahead of time."

"I wanted to, but you know, the – the element of surprise."

"You didn't have a plan, did you?"

"I did not, no."

"You know, Mr. Scott, we make a pretty good team."