Quoting Science Fiction

"Space, the final frontier..."

These famous words are the opening line from a television show that ran for three years in the 1960s. Despite the short run of the original series, Star Trek has become favorite sub-culture known and loved by generations of Trekkies. Even if you are not a Trekkie, you may be able to appreciate a few Star Trek phrases, and if you think about it, you may find that those Star Trek phrases can be used on layouts.

Here are some other Star Trek phrases that are well-known and can be quoted as is or adapted for use in your layouts:

• "Live long and prosper." - Spock
• "Beam me up, Scotty."
• "Resistance is futile." - the Borg
• "The best diplomat that I know is a fully loaded phaser bank." - Scotty
• "It's life, Captain, but not life as we know it." - Spock
• Rules of Acquisition 
• Starfleet Academy
• United Federation of Planets
  

The Star Trek shows aren't the only source of science fiction quotes. The Star Wars franchise has provided us with many famous phrases:

• "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..."
  
  
  
  
• "Try not. Do or do not, there is no try." - Yoda
• "Judge me by my size, do you?" - Yoda
• "Luke, I am your father."  - Darth Vader
• "Don't underestimate the force." - Darth Vader
• "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope." - Princess Leia
• "Mos Eisley spaceport. You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy." - Obi Wan Kenobi
• "Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side." - Han Solo
  

Of course, there is more to science fiction beyond Star Trek and Star Wars. Here are some more quotes that you may find inspiring:

• "E.T., phone home." - E.T.
• "Greetings, Earthlings, we come in peace."
• "Take your stinking paws off me, you ...dirty ape." - Planet of the Apes
• "Hello, Hal. Do you read me, Hal?" - 2001, A Space Odyssey
• "Houston, we have a problem." - Apollo 13
  

Quotes and phrases from Star Trek and other science fiction shows can be used in layouts about more than just science fiction. They are perfect for layouts about real science such as a school science fair or a visit to a planetarium, and can also be used in a variety of situations about day-to-day life. Next time you are at a loss for the perfect title, consider one of the quotes and phrases here or any of the other many famous phrases from science fiction television and movies.

Live long and prosper.

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