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Quiz: Who said it - someone on Star Trek or someone at the UN?
Boldly go…
THERE WERE TWO major events this week which will play a major part in the future of both our real and fictional worlds: the meeting of the general assembly of the UN (real world) and the premiere of a new Star Trek show (fictional).
But can you tell the quotes apart?
Who said it, someone on Star Trek or someone at the UN?
"There can be no justice so long as laws are absolute. Even life itself is an exercise in exceptions."
Star Trek
UN
“We must act, otherwise the future will judge us for our total lack of responsibility.”
Star Trek
UN
"Logic is the cement of our civilization, with which we ascend from chaos, using reason as our guide."
Star Trek
UN
"A leader is judged not by the length of his reign but by the decisions he makes."
Star Trek
UN
"Things are only impossible until they're not."
Star Trek
UN
“We can close our eyes and deny a reality whose devastating effects will become more frequent and intense, or assume our responsibility."
Star Trek
UN
"We bear responsibility for a fruitful future."
Star Trek
UN
"We are here to serve."
Star Trek
UN
"Destroying an Empire to win a war is no victory."
"Rocket Man is on a suicide mission."
Star Trek
UN
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Clever Cat!
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Fintastic!
Flippin' bad.
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Baaaaaaaaddd.
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Turtle-y awful!
Shell of a bad effort.
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