A man either lives life as it happens to him, meets it head-on and licks it, or he turns his back on it and starts to wither away.
Gene RoddenberryRead
We stress humanity, and this is done at considerable cost. We can't have a lot of dramatics that other shows get away with - promiscuity, greed, jealousy. None of those have a place in 'Star Trek.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of humanity and higher values over negative traits in storytelling.
Gene Roddenberry highlights that 'Star Trek' aims to portray humanity's best qualities rather than indulging in dramatics that showcase negative human traits such as promiscuity, greed, and jealousy. By prioritizing positive representations and moral integrity, the series sets a standard for what narratives should aspire to reflect about humanity's potential.
Themes
HumanityValuesStorytellingMoralityStar Trek
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a discussion about moral storytelling in film and television.
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