When it comes to Star Trek Voyager, Chakotay’s wisdom shines through. Explore the top 15 memorable quotes from the beloved character. From leadership insights to thought-provoking moments, these quotes are sure to inspire and resonate with fans.
Chakotay Quotes
1- “Should the crew be ready to die for those principles?” – Chakotay
2- “Monsters in the replicator. Who else on this ship can handle that?” – Chakotay
3- “Harry, you and I were lucky enough to enjoy the doctor’s scintillating exhibition for two full hours. Would it really be fair of us to deny our friends the same unforgettable experience?” – Chakotay
4- “Killing’s the worst thing I’ve ever had to do.” – Chakotay
5- “I can tell you a story, an ancient legend among my people. It’s about an angry warrior who lived his life in conflict with the rest of his tribe. A man who couldn’t find peace, even with the help of his spirit guide. For years he struggled with his discontent. The only satisfaction he ever got came when he was in battle. That made him a hero among his tribe, but the warrior still longed for peace within himself. One day, he and his war party were captured by a neighbouring tribe led by a woman warrior. She called on him to join her tribe because her tribe was too small and weak to defend itself from all its enemies. The woman warrior was brave and beautiful and very wise. The angry warrior swore to himself that he would stay by her side, doing whatever he could to make her burden lighter. From that point on, her needs would come first. And in that way, the warrior began to know the true meaning of peace.” – Chakotay
6- “It doesn’t matter what you’re made of, what matters is who you are. You’re our friend and we want you back.” – Chakotay
7- “It is a tempting prospect, but when I hold it up against the prospect of seeing the sunrise over the Arizona desert, or swimming in the gulf of Mexico on a summer’s day, there’s just no comparison. I want to go home.” – Chakotay
8- “Every culture has its demons… they embody the darkest emotions of its people. Giving them physical form in heoric literature is a way of exploring those feelings.” – Chakotay
9- “Sometimes a ritual becomes more important than what it represents.”
10- “One man’s wilderness is another man’s theme park.”
11- “The only way to find out what’s on the other side is to build a bridge.”
12- “In a pitched battle, when the odds are against us, I want you at my side.”
13- “When a storm is coming, all other birds seek shelter. The eagle alone avoids the storm by flying above it. So, in the storms of life, may your heart soar like an eagle.”
14- “There’s an old saying: Fortune favors the bold.”
15- “In the Maquis, we used to say that those who fight beside you are your brothers and sisters. Those who fight against you are your enemies.”
