Kovich: I understand their emotional desire to be present when we make contact. I wish I could be there myself.
Burnham: You're not coming?
Kovich: Unfortunately, there are other urgent matters that I must attend to.
Ndoye: I cannot fathom anything even remotely as urgent as this.
Kovich: And I intend to keep it that way.

Burnham: I can't have you questioning my orders on the bridge.
Rillak: I presume we're now clear on the difference between asking a question and questioning.

When I was a child, I, like many of you, dreamed of going where no one has gone before. None of us could've imagined it would be under these circumstances. With so much uncertainty, so much at stake. We don't know what we'll find. We don't know how we'll be received.

Burnham

It's not just you. Insecurity is universal and totally normal.

Culber

Christopher: So, that's the edge of the galaxy?
Rhys: Is it wrong that I think that's pretty damn cool?
Saru: Frontiers are always cool, Mr. Rhys. If only we could enjoy it.

It's part of what drives me, I think. Refusing to be powerless like that.

Book

Burnham: Stamets, we'll need those thirty seconds on shields right now.
Stamets: I'll do my best not to kill us.
Burnham: Always appreciated.

Fair warning, but I will always reach for you if it seems you're hurting.

Stamets

In times of crisis, people need to know that their leaders are not rattled by uncertainty or overwhelming odds. They need to know that there is a plan, that they'll be okay.

Burnham

Star Trek: Discovery Season 4 Episode 10 Quotes

Burnham: I can't have you questioning my orders on the bridge.
Rillak: I presume we're now clear on the difference between asking a question and questioning.

Kovich: I understand their emotional desire to be present when we make contact. I wish I could be there myself.
Burnham: You're not coming?
Kovich: Unfortunately, there are other urgent matters that I must attend to.
Ndoye: I cannot fathom anything even remotely as urgent as this.
Kovich: And I intend to keep it that way.