Andrew Robinson credited as playing...
Garak
- Dr. Julian Bashir: Assuming you're not a spy... then maybe you're an outcast.
- Elim Garak: Or maybe I'm an outcast spy.
- Dr. Julian Bashir: How could you be both?
- Elim Garak: I never said I was either.
- [last lines]
- Quark: You have to tell me: why'd you do it - shoot Toran?
- Elim Garak: Why did you let Professor Lang go?
- Quark: I've no choice; I love her.
- Elim Garak: And I love Cardassia. Which is why I had to do what I did.
- Quark: I don't understand.
- Elim Garak: That's the thing about love - no one really understands it, do they?
- Elim Garak: Toran!
- Gul Toran: It's Gul Toran now.
- Elim Garak: They made you a Gul? I didn't realize the situation on Cardassia had gotten so desperate.
- Dr. Julian Bashir: Before you can be loyal to another, you must be loyal to yourself.
- Elim Garak: And who can we thank for those misguided words of wisdom? Sarek of Vulcan?
- Dr. Julian Bashir: Actually it was Bashir, of Earth.
- Elim Garak: Mr. Quark, might I offer you some free advice?
- Quark: As long as I'm under no obligation to follow it.
- Elim Garak: All you really need to know right now is that the return of Hogue and Rekelen is in the best interest of the Cardassian Empire.
- Commander Sisko: Or at least in the best interest of the Cardassian military.
- Elim Garak: Is there a difference?
- Elim Garak: I've been in this business a long time, and I know there's nothing worse than following the wrong trend. Now, you're a smart fellow, with your own inimitable sense of style. Perhaps... you should mention this to your lady friend. I'd hate to see her fall victim to fashion.
- Quark: Would you like to explain that?
- Elim Garak: She's chosen to associate herself with some rather flamboyant companions. It would be a tragedy if she got in the way, when her friends go out of fashion.
- Elim Garak: You'd be surprised how detrimental a poor choice of fashion can be. Take this dress: it may be all the rage now, but in a very short time it can become tiresome, an affront to the eyes. Certain people might even think it's objectionable. And then...
- [he tears the dress apart]
- Elim Garak: ...nothing but rags.
- Quark: If anyone tries to harm her, they're gonna have to deal with me!
- Elim Garak: And what are you going to do? Short-change them at the dabo table?
- Elim Garak: Oh, and if you'd like, stop by the shop one day. I have a number of suits that would look quite flattering on you.
- Quark: I'm gonna see to it that every Ferengi on the station shops in your store.
- Elim Garak: Ah, that alone makes it all worthwhile!
- Elim Garak: Before I became a tailor, I lived by a simple motto: Never let sentiment get in the way of your work. A bit of a cliche, but true nonetheless.
- Commander Sisko: [to Garak] Do you really expect a Bajoran station under Federation Command to hand over Cardassian political refugees on your say so?
- Elim Garak: The ultimate decision is of course yours, I'm just simply relaying a message.
- Commander Sisko: [dead serious] Then relay this... Tell the Central Command that if anyone tries to take Hogue and Rekelen by force, I will respond in kind. Am I clear, Mr. Garak?
- Elim Garak: [undisturbed] Absolutely. Thank you for your time.
- [He turns to leave then stops]
- Elim Garak: Oh! And if you like... stop by the shop one day. I have a number of suits that would look... quite flattering on you.
- [With a final nod, he leaves]