Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series)

Loud as a Whisper (1989)

Randy Oglesby: Scholar, Artist

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• Scholar : [introducing Riva's Chorus]  We serve as translators. We convey not only his thoughts, but his emotional intent as well. I am the scholar. I represent the intellect and speak in matters of judgment, philosophy, logic. Also, I am the dreamer, the part that longs to see the beauty beyond the truth, which is always the first duty of art. I am the poet, who...

  Warrior : Artists. They tend to ramble, neglect the moment. I am passion, the libido. I am the anarchy of lust. The romantic and the lover. I am also the warrior, the perfect line, which never wavers.

  Harmony : I am that which binds all the others together. I am harmony, wisdom, balance.

• [Riva is being briefed on the conflict on Solais V] 

  Scholar : [interpreting for Riva]  There is no need to continue. The specific issues of the conflict have no relevance.

  Commander William T. Riker : So, none of the background which we have provided would be helpful in understanding why they continue to fight?

  Scholar : [interpreting]  The portfolio will indicate that the conflict is over a piece of land or wealth or some other tangible asset. But we both know that is not the case.

  Commander William T. Riker : [understanding]  They have been at war for so long, it has become personal.

  Scholar : [interpreting]  Exactly. The basis for peace must also be personal.

• Scholar : [interpreting for Riva]  They have been killing each other for a long time. Now they want to talk peace. So, something about the situation has recently changed. What's the new piece to the puzzle?

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Data?

  Lt. Commander Data : Unknown, sir.

  Commander William T. Riker : Perhaps they have run out of people to kill.

• Scholar : [interpreting for Riva]  The time for killing has come to an end.