Leonard
Nimoy was a prolific director, photographer, multi-talented actor and poet who
passed away on 27th February 2015 at the age of 83. The renowned
actor was suffering from the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease which was at
its last stages. He was quite famous for his role as Mr Spock on the fantastic classic sci-fi series Star Trek which is
one of the most famous movie series and having the most influential characters to have ever graced the screen. This is
the collection of the best Quotes by Leonard Nimoy.
35. Artists and Universe
“You know, for a long time I have been of the opinion that
artists don’t necessarily know what they’re doing. You don’t necessarily know
what kind of universal concept you are tapping into.”
34. Ancestor of Mine
“An ancestor of mine maintained that when you eliminate the
impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.”
33. Human
“If I were human
I believe my response would be ‘go to hell.’
…If I were human.”
32. History
“History is replete with turning points. You must have faith
that the universe will unfold as it should.”
31. Beauty
“There is no reason that function should not be beautiful –
in fact, beauty usually makes it more effective.”
30. I meant to be
“Each of us at some time in our life turns to someone, a father, a brother, a God and asks
Why am I here? What was I meant to be?”
29. Insults & Emotion
“Insults are effective only where emotion is present.”
28. Wanting
“After a time, you may find that ‘having’ is not so pleasing
a thing, after all, as ‘wanting.’ It is not logical, but it is often true.”
27. Needs
“The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few or the one.”
26. Loss of Life
“Loss of life is to be mourned, but only if the life was
wasted.”
25. On Leadership
“And what is it that makes one man an exceptional leader? We
see indications that it is his negative side which makes him strong, that his
‘evil’ side, if you will, properly controlled and disciplined, is vital to his
strength.”
24. On Working with Humans
“May I say that I have not thoroughly enjoyed serving with
humans? I find their illogic and foolish emotions a constant irritant.”
23. On Proper Etiquette
“That position, Mr. Scott, would not only be unavailing but
also undignified.”
22. About the Human Heart
“You find it easier to understand the death of one than the death of a million. You speak about the
objective hardness of the Vulcan heart, yet how little room there seems to be
in your.”
21. Describing the Roots of Violence
“When there is no emotion, there is no motive for violence.”
20. Finding the Truth
Once you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remain,
however improbable, must be the truth.”
19. When He said how He actually Felt
“The most unfortunate lack in current computer programming
in that there is nothing available to immediately replace the starship’s
surgeon.”
18. How to use Language
“Fascinating is a word I use for the unexpected; in this
case, I would think interesting would suffice.”
17. How to Respond to an Insult
“Insults are effective only where emotion is present.”
16. The Roots of Danger
“Insufficient facts
always invite danger.”
15. When He Threw Shade
“The fact that my internal arrangement differs from yours,
doctor, pleases me to no end.”
14. On Desire
“It is curious how often you humans manage to obtain that
which you do not want.”
13. Being the Bigger Person
“The Captain, I see no reason to stand here and be
insulted.”
12. Questioning Human Logic
“Has it occurred to you that there is a certain inefficiency
in constantly questioning me on things you have already made up your mind
about?”
11. After taking a Shot
“It is somewhat stimulating. You seem to be moving very slowly doctor. Fascinating.”
10. On Libido
“The seven-year cycle is biologically inherent in all
Vulcans. At that time, the mating drive outweighs all other motivations.”
9. The Path to Enlightenment
“Logic is the beginning of wisdom, not the end.”
8. Understanding Conflict
“To expect sense from two mentalities of such extreme
viewpoints is not logical.”
7. Regarding Artificial Intelligence
“Computers make excellent and efficient servants, but I have
no wish to serve under them.”
6. Essential Process
“Change is the essential process of all existence.”
5. Racing to Captain Kirk’s Dating
Tactics
“Captain, your analysis of the situation was flawless –
anticipating that she would deny your admittance. However, the logic by which
you arrived at your conclusion escapes me.”
4. About Desire
“You may find that having is not so pleasing a thing as
wanting. This is not logical but it is
often true.”
3. On Change
“Change is the essential process of all existence.”
2. On Social Troubles
This troubled planet is a place of the most violent
contrast. Those who receive the rewards are totally separated from those who
shoulder the burdens. It is not a wise leadership.”
1. Farewell, Old Friend
“Live long and prosper.”
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