Stargate SG-1 (TV Series)

The Powers That Be (2005)

Michael Shanks: Dr. Daniel Jackson

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• Vala Mal Doran : [sarcastically]  I apologize for ever doubting your masterful skills at negotiation.

  Dr. Daniel Jackson : He's doing the best he can.

  Vala Mal Doran : Yeah, that's what terrifies me.

• Lt. Colonel Cameron Mitchell : I thought these people trusted you. Why are we sneaking around avoiding everybody?

  Vala Mal Doran : I already told you, they won't recognize me dressed like this. Fortunately I left a couple of spare outfits.

  Lt. Colonel Cameron Mitchell : What is it with her and her wardrobe?

  Dr. Daniel Jackson : You know, I think we could probably explain to them...

  Vala Mal Doran : It will only take a second. Can a girl have a little privacy?

  Dr. Daniel Jackson : No, besides I think I've seen just about everything there is to see.

  Vala Mal Doran : [Smiling]  Right.

• Vala Mal Doran : [Speaking with a Goa'uld voice]  We want to stop these people from falling victim to the Priors. That's what I'm going to do.

  Dr. Daniel Jackson : This is not what I had in mind.

  Vala Mal Doran : What your mind may or may not be able to imagine is really none of my concern. Now kindly get out of your god's face.

• Vala Mal Doran : You need to tell these people the truth.

  Vala Mal Doran : I have a lot of needs, Daniel. But I assure you that is not one of them.

  Teal'c : If you do not tell them the truth, we will.

  Vala Mal Doran : Yes, and who do you think they are actually going to believe?

  Dr. Daniel Jackson : Look, commanding these people to obey you and not the Ori is not going to work, especially once that Prior comes back.

  Lt. Colonel Cameron Mitchell : And we do not want to get into a god off. Especially since we know you're not even close.

• Vala Mal Doran : I never killed anyone, I never tortured them, I was a wonderful god. Just ask them.

  Dr. Daniel Jackson : I think we will.

  Vala Mal Doran : Why? You don't believe me?

  Dr. Daniel Jackson : That and I'm not totally convinced they're ultimately going to follow your command, not should that be the only reason they don't follow the Priors.

  Vala Mal Doran : I am still supposed to be their god. I can't exactly go out there and ask them if they're going to listen to me.

  Dr. Daniel Jackson : I wasn't expecting you to.

  Vala Mal Doran : What makes you think they're going to tell you the truth? You're supposed to be my faithful servant.

  Dr. Daniel Jackson : Then I'll sort of explain we're not so faithful as you like to believe and if necessary I'll also tell them we're plotting to kill you.

  Vala Mal Doran : I have heard better plans.

  Lt. Colonel Cameron Mitchell : I kinda like it.

  Vala Mal Doran : Shut up!

• Dr. Daniel Jackson : Maybe hoarding knowledge is wrong. Or maybe it's not. Maybe learning something for yourself is part of the journey to enlightenment. But killing someone for not worshiping you, regardless of your power, is wrong. Very wrong. Knowledge is power, but how you use that power defines whether you are good or evil.