Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan is widely regarded as the best in the film series, and for good reason. It's one of the most quotable in the entire franchise, but it was also driven by a strong story, compelling characters, and a straightforward narrative that made excellent use of a previous villain from the TV series. It would also set up the story arc for two more Trek films, moving forward.

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Speaking of quotes, there are so many from Wrath Of Khan that it's impossible to list them all. We've tallied up the coolest ones, right here. If you haven't watched Wrath Of Khan in the last few days—shame on you—then perhaps these will help inspire you.

"This Is Ceta Alpha Fiiiiive!"

When Captain Terrell and Chekov stumble upon a ramshackle shelter on a desolate planet, they believe to be Ceti Alpha Six, they're met by an embittered Khan and what is left of his original Botany Bay crew. After reminiscing about the events that led up to their predicament, Chekov tears into Khan and reminds him that Ceti Alpha Five was a suitable planet for life.

Khan flies into a rage, screaming out this quote in a rare burst of anger. It's the first moment where the audience realizes that Khan has lost it and is now embroiled in a need for revenge against the man he perceives as responsible, James T. Kirk.

"Commanding A Starship Is Your First, Best Destiny. Anything Else Is A Waste Of Material."

Spock could be candid with Kirk in a way that others could not, save perhaps McCoy. His ability to center his thoughts around logic was a direct counterweight to McCoy's emotional human element. In this case, Spock was bold enough to let Kirk know that the emptiness he was feeling had more to do with his life choices than anything else.

The two enjoyed a private conversation shortly before the Genesis incident, and it led to a character arc that Kirk would revisit later on, especially in Star Trek: Generations. There, he would give Captain Jean-Luc Picard the same advice Spock had given him. "Don't let them do anything that takes you off the bridge of that ship, because while you're there... you can make a difference!"

"Aaaahhh Kirk, My Old Friend. Do You Know The Klingon Proverb Which Tells Us Revenge Is A Dish That Is Best Served Cold? It Is Very Cold... In Space!"

Evidently, Khan had a chance to catch up on some light reading during his newfound life on Ceti Alpha Five. Here, he waxes philosophical about the nature of revenge and what it means for those who pursue it. Though the Klingons didn't exactly invent the quote, it makes sense that they would champion it.

It would also give us a little insight into Khan's level of self-awareness as he counted down the seconds before enacting his ultimate plan, the destruction of Captain Kirk.

"I Mean To Avenge Myself Upon You, Admiral. I Deprived Your Ship Of Power, And, When I Swing Around, I Mean To Deprive You Of Your Life, But I Wanted You To Know First Who It Was Who Had Beaten You!"

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Khan's successful takeover of the U.S.S. Reliant gave him a chance to catch Captain Kirk off guard and fire upon the Enterprise, dealing severe damage and crippling its ability to jump to warp. Believing he had the upper hand, Khan uttered this quote over the comm channel in an effort to gloat over his perceived victory.

For all his intelligence and bravado however, Khan lacked a rudimentary understanding of Starfleet procedures, especially when it came to starships. Kirk was able to outsmart Khan by playing humble, while quickly devising a counter-attack that helped even the odds.

"Were I To Invoke Logic, Logic Clearly Dictates That The Needs Of The Many Outweigh The Needs Of The Few."

Spock utters this quote regarding the philosophical nature of logic and how it dictates real-world issues of morality. It would serve as a major linchpin not only to the rest of the film but its subsequent sequel The Search For Spock, as well.

The final act of the film sees the Enterprise facing certain destruction, prompting Spock to sacrifice his own life in order to save everyone else. Before dying, he repeats this quote to Kirk, which ends up galvanizing him to find Spock's resurrected body on the Genesis Planet. In that film, Spock asks why he did this, to which Kirk replies, "because the needs of the one... outweigh the needs of the many."

"I Don't Believe In A No-Win Scenario."

Kirk was the only Starfleet Cadet ever to beat the infamous Kobayashi Maru, a training exercise designed without a winning solution. The scenario served a purpose: to test the resolve and decision-making skills of Starfleet officers in times of immense crisis. Known for frustrating countless Cadets, the No-Win scenario was successfully beaten by Captain Kirk, who reprogrammed the simulation to allow him to win.

Rather than receive discipline for cheating the system, Kirk was awarded a commendation for original thinking. The scenario would play out in the real world in The Search For Spock when Kirk destroys the Enterprise to take out a Klingon boarding party. While watching it fall from the sky, he asks Dr. McCoy "my God, Bones...what have I done?," to which McCoy replies "what you had to do. What you always do—turn death into a fighting chance to live."

"He Tasks Me. He Tasks Me, And I Shall Have Him! I'll Chase Him 'Round The Moons Of Nibia, And 'Round The Antares Maelstrom, And 'Round Perdition's Flames Before I Give Him Up!"

After successfully escaping the wasteland of Ceti Alpha Five and commandeering the Reliant, Khan's close confidant Joachim makes one single attempt to convince him to abandon his vengeful quest against Kirk and start a new life free from the shackles of their former imprisonment.

Khan listens to Joachim's suggestion but is quick to remind him that Kirk, not himself, is the one who wishes the confrontation to take place. Khan's rage and hatred for Kirk ended up mirroring Captain Ahab and his quest to kill Moby Dick, a decision that would cost him his very life and soul in the process.

"I Have Been...And Always Shall Be... Your Friend."

Kirk and Spock in Wrath of Khan

With the Enterprise successfully out of danger from the Genesis detonation, Spock takes a moment to relax in his final moments after Kirk assures him everything is okay. The two engage in a brief exchange before Spock lets down his non-emotional guard to utter this important quote.

It would prove to be a bittersweet moment, as Spock would die just out of reach of Kirk, devastating the Captain who regarded him as his most personal friend.

"Of All The Souls I Have Encountered In My Travels, His Was The Most... Human."

Kirk and Spock always enjoyed a complex yet brotherly relationship that soared well beyond the limits of their respective cultures. Spock was his confidant, his close friend, and a model Starfleet officer who proved to be invaluable.

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While the two engaged in enough banter for a lifetime, they were equally fond of one another in their own way. At Spock's funeral, Kirk made his feelings known openly for the first time, fighting back tears in the process.

"Khhhaaaaaaaaan!!"

This one needs no introduction and no explanation. After marooning Kirk and several crew members on Regula 1's nearby planetoid, Khan once again gloats over what he thinks is a victory over his nemesis. However, this was all an elaborate ruse by Kirk to buy some time for the Enterprise to make repairs and swing around for a rendezvous.

In order to sell the scene, Kirk allows Khan to think he's dealt him a major blow. He screams this quote into the communicator—as only William Shatner can—creating one of the most iconic pop culture references in all of sci-fi history.

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