Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series)
The Ensigns of Command (1989)
Gates McFadden: Doctor Beverly Crusher
Quotes
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Lt. Cmdr. Data : [Data enters Ten Forward carrying a violin and notices Captain Picard and Doctor Crusher sitting at a table facing the stage] Captain. Doctor. I am honored by your presence but... may I suggest you attend the second concert.
Dr. Beverly Crusher : Why Data?
Lt. Cmdr. Data : Ensign Ortiz will perform the violin part. My rendition will be less enjoyable.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Oh?
Lt. Cmdr. Data : Although I am technically proficient, according to my fellow performers I lack
[gestures by shaking his fist near his chest]
Lt. Cmdr. Data : soul.
Dr. Beverly Crusher : Data, telling us why you're going to fail before you make the attempt is never wise.
Lt. Cmdr. Data : But, is not honesty always the preferred choice?
[Beverly looks amusingly at Captain Picard]
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Excessive honesty can be disastrous - particularly in a commander.
Lt. Cmdr. Data : [looking somewhat intrigued] Indeed.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Knowing your own limitations is one thing. Advertising them to a crew can damage your credibility as a leader.
Lt. Cmdr. Data : Because you will lose their confidence.
Dr. Beverly Crusher : And, you may begin to believe in those limitations yourself.