From now on, we're Terrans. Decency is weakness and will get us killed and the lives of everyone on this ship and the Federation are at stake. So you do what you must, whatever you must, to anyone.

Lorca

If you greeted me that way, Connor, I'd cut out your tongue and use it to lick my boots.

Tilly

You have the strength of an entire crew that believes in you. Fortify yourself with our faith in you. That's what a real captain does.

Burnham

Terran strength is borne out of pure necessity because they live in constant fear, always looking for the next knife aimed at their back. Their strength is painted rust. It's a facade.

Burnham

Destiny didn't get me out of prison, Captain. You did.

Burnham

Lorca: Get rid of them as fast as possible. And talk as little as possible.
Tilly: ...Have you noticed that I talk a lot?
Lorca: Defy your every instinct.

Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 Episode 10 Quotes

Destiny didn't get me out of prison, Captain. You did.

Burnham

Lorca: Get rid of them as fast as possible. And talk as little as possible.
Tilly: ...Have you noticed that I talk a lot?
Lorca: Defy your every instinct.