I'm tired of being responsible for 203 lives, and I'm tired of deciding which mission is too risky and which isn't, and who's going on the landing party and who doesn't... and who lives, and who dies.
Christopher PikeDon't simply knock and wait for the door to be opened. Go look for the keys. Some fit the lock better than others.
Christopher PikeThat is the mysterious thing about tragedy- it often strikes at the happiest moment.
Christopher PikeI turned to look into his face one last time. It was as if I could see the whole universe in his eyes. Maybe he was God, maybe he was simply enlightened. I didn't care right then, in that blessed moment, I just loved him. Later, though, the love was to turn to hate, to fear. They seemed so opposite, the feelings, yet they were all one note on his flute.
Christopher Pike