41 ‘Wrath of Khan’ Quotes about Revenge, Friendship, and Team Spirit

"The Wrath of Khan" was released in 1982 and would become one of the most beloved sci-fi adventure films to this day. It follows the formidable space crew dealing with an old enemy, hellbent on revenge after being imprisoned for 15 years.

The Wrath of Khan returns with James T. Kirk, a.k.a. Admiral Kirk, alongside Spock in a mission to keep his old enemy, Khan Noonien Singh, from acquiring the ultimate weapon: Genesis. Khan will stop at nothing to have Genesis, but the villain also has a score to settle.

Khan faced a 15-year sentence thanks to Admiral Kirk, and he wants him dead for it. "The Wrath of Khan" has been hailed for following such a simple storyline while weaving in a compelling display of loyalty and friendship among the characters.

Each of them, portrayed by an impeccably talented cast, contributed to the depth of the story. So, in memory of the beloved cult classic, enjoy this collection of their most insightful and memorable quotes.

A photo with the quote, "Galloping around the cosmos is a game for the young, Doctor." | Source: Amodays

James T. Kirk's Quotes

"Galloping around the cosmos is a game for the young, Doctor." — James T. Kirk

"How we deal with death is at least as important as how we deal with life, wouldn't you say?" — James T. Kirk

"Khan, you bloodsucker. You're gonna have to do your own dirty work now, do you hear me? Do you?" — James T. Kirk

"I changed the conditions of the test; got a commendation for original thinking. I don't like to lose." — James T. Kirk

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"He wants to kill me for passing sentence on him fifteen years ago. And...he doesn't care who stands between him and his vengeance." — James T. Kirk

"A no-win situation is the possibility every commander may face. Has that never occurred to you?" — James T. Kirk

"We learn by doing." — James T. Kirk

"It was the best of times; it was the worst of times." — James T. Kirk

A photo with the quote, "You have been, and always will be, my friend and I have been, and always shall be, your friend." | Source: Amodays

"[to Spock] Aren't you dead?" — James T. Kirk

"Khhhaaaaaaaaan!!" — James T. Kirk

Spock's Quotes

"You have been, and always will be, my friend and I have been, and always shall be, your friend." — Spock

"Don't grieve, Admiral. It is logical." — Spock

"You are my superior officer. You are also my friend. I have been and always shall be yours." — Spock

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"...Or the one. I never took the Kobayashi Maru test until now. What do you think of my solution?" — Spock

"Live long and prosper." — Spock

"If I may be so bold, it was a mistake for you to accept promotion. Commanding a starship is your first, best destiny; anything else is a waste of material." — Spock

"You must learn to govern your passions; they will be your undoing." — Spock

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"You proceed from a false assumption. I am a Vulcan. I have no ego to bruise." — Spock

"[voiceover] Space, the final frontier. These are the continuing voyages of the starship Enterprise. Her ongoing mission, to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life forms and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone... before. [closing monologue]" — Spock

Khan Noonien Sigh's Quotes

"Oh, I've given you no word to keep, Admiral. In my judgment, you simply have no alternative." — Khan Noonien Singh

"Perhaps I no longer need to try, Admiral." — Khan Noonien Singh

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"I've done far worse than kill you. I've hurt you. And I wish to go on hurting you." — Khan Noonien Singh

"Allow me to introduce you to Ceti Alpha V's only remaining indigenous life form." — Khan Noonien Singh

"I never forget a face. Mister... Chekov. Isn't it? I never thought to see your face again." — Khan Noonien Singh

"There she is! There she is! Ah... not so wounded as we were led to believe. So much the better!" — Khan Noonien Singh

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"Oh, not all at once. And not instantly, to be sure." — Khan Noonien Singh

More Quotes from "The Wrath of Khan"

"James T. Kirk: Well... shall we start with the engine room?

Scott: We'll see you there, sir, and everything is in order.

James T. Kirk: That'll be a pleasant surprise, Mister Scott." — "The Wrath of Khan"

"James T. Kirk: It's a far, far better thing I do than I have ever done before. A far better resting place that I go to than I have ever known.

Carol: Is that a poem?

James T. Kirk: No. Something Spock was trying to tell me. On my birthday." — "The Wrath of Khan"

"James T. Kirk: Physician, heal thyself.

Leonard McCoy: Is that all you've got to say? What about my performance?

"James T. Kirk: Khan... Khan, you've got Genesis, but you don't have me. You were going to kill me, Khan. You're going to have to come down here. You're going to have to come down here!

Khan Noonien Singh: I've done far worse than kill you. I've hurt you. And I wish to go on hurting you. I shall leave you as you left me, as you left her; marooned for all eternity in the center of a dead planet... buried alive! Buried alive...!

James T. Kirk: KHAAANNNN!" — "The Wrath of Khan"

A photo with the dialogue, "James T. Kirk: Physician, heal thyself. Leonard McCoy: Is that all you've got to say? What about my performance? James T. Kirk: I'm not a drama critic." | Source: Amodays

"Khan Noonien Singh: Kirk? Kirk, you're still alive, my old friend?

"Khan Noonien Singh: [holds the dying Joachim] Joachim?

Joachim: Yours... is... superior...[dies]

Khan Noonien Singh: I shall avenge you." — "The Wrath of Khan"

"Captain Terrell: Sir, I demand...

Khan Noonien Singh: You are in a position to demand *nothing*. I, on the other hand, am in a position to *grant* nothing." — "The Wrath of Khan"

"James T. Kirk: Khan!

Khan Noonien Singh: You still remember, Admiral. I cannot help but be touched. I, of course, remember you." — "The Wrath of Khan"

"Leonard McCoy: He's really not dead... as long as we remember him.

James T. Kirk: [paraphrases 'A Tale of Two Cities'] "It's a far, far better thing I do than I have ever done before. A far better resting place I go to, than I have ever known." — "The Wrath of Khan"

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"The Wrath of Khan" starred Ricardo Montalban and William Shatner, who, now at 91, is still working. Last year he was a part of the animated series "Fireheart," and the longtime actor has more upcoming projects.

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