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Episode Morals List

Series : The Original Series | The Next Generation | Deep Space Nine | Voyager | Enterprise | Discovery |

Summary Moral Episode
Obsession Don't obsess about the past or it will ruin your present. DS9 : Emissary
Gods One man's god is another man's alien DS9 : Emissary
Forgiveness No matter what, you should forgive those who had no control over what they did. DS9 : Emissary
Wishes Be careful what you wish for, you may just get it. DS9 : The Nagus
People Even the worst of people can have the best of motives when you look deeply enough. DS9 : Vortex
Lessons You must learn the lessons of your past, or you are doomed to repeat them. DS9 : Battle Lines
Wisdom You do not need to be old to be wise. DS9 : The Storyteller
Progress Progress can often be a difficult process. DS9 : Progress
Wishes Be careful what you wish for, you may well get it. DS9 : If Wishes Were Horses
Love You can find love where you least expect it. DS9 : The Forsaken
Obsession The quest for perfection can be a good thing... if not taken too far. DS9 : Dramatis Personae
Courage It takes great courage to try to atone for the sins of your people. DS9 : Duet
Religion Religion and science cannot co-exist. DS9 : In the Hands of the Prophets
Intentions The road to hell is paved with good intentions. DS9 : Past Prologue
Hero Meeting your hero can be a bit of a let down. DS9 : The Homecoming
Heros Heros are not always what they're cracked up to be. DS9 : The Circle
Local Knowledge It can be very difficult to overcome home field advantage. DS9 : The Siege
Disabled? It's not how bad a hand you are dealt, it's how you play the hand you get. DS9 : Melora
Gender Gender should not limit your ability to perform to the best of your abilities. DS9 : Rules of Acquisition
Altruism You will do anything for the one you love. DS9 : Second Sight
Charity Charity begins at home. DS9 : Sanctuary
People Things are not always what the seem. DS9 : A Man Alone
Cheats Cheats never prosper. DS9 : Rivals
Science It's easy to mistake the dispassionate nature of a scientist for lack of caring. DS9 : The Alternate
Trust Sometimes you just have to trust people not to repeat the mistakes of the past. DS9 : Armageddon Game
Paranoia The truth is not always what it first appears to be. DS9 : Whispers
Progress The simple life is not all it's cracked up to be. DS9 : Paradise
Mystery Isn't always what you think it is at first DS9 : Shadowplay
First Impressions First impressions can be misleading. DS9 : Playing God
Love Even a Ferengi will do anything for love DS9 : Profit and Loss
Revenge Revenge is a dish best served cold. DS9 : Blood Oath
Friends You never know who your friends are. DS9 : The Maquis, Part 1
Seriousness Just because it seems funny at first doesn't mean it's not serious. DS9 : Babel
Enemies The enemy of your enemy is not necessarily you friend. DS9 : The Maquis, Part 2
Dependancy Ultimately, the strength to deal with your problems must come from yourself. DS9 : The Wire
Reflections You can never be sure what you will see when you look in the mirror. DS9 : Crossover
Politics Politics can be a dirty game. DS9 : The Collaborator
Justice Innocent until proven guilty is something not all people are lucky enough to have. DS9 : Tribunal
Sayings An eye for an eye, a tooth for identification purposes. DS9 : Tribunal
Suprises Just because you can look after yourself in your neck of the woods doesn't mean you can't get a bloody nose when you leave your own back yard. DS9 : The Jem'Hadar
Consequences Your actions can have the wildest of consequences. DS9 : The House of Quark
Awareness You have to accept the good and bad in yourself. DS9 : Equilibrium
Prime Directive Just because you cannot interfere in the ways of other people doesn't mean you shouldn't lend a hand to the needy. DS9 : Captive Pursuit
Empathy You cannot really know a people until you've walked a mile in their shoes. DS9 : Second Skin
Self Knowledge You cannot escape who you are. DS9 : The Abandoned
Home? Even after two years you never quite really know the place you live. DS9 : Civil Defense
Love You never know where you'll find it. DS9 : Meridian
Commitment Sometimes you have to be willing to give your all to reveal the truth. DS9 : Defiant
Telepathy Telepathy and illness can make for an interesting environment. DS9 : Fascination
History Our past makes us what we are today. DS9 : Past Tense, Part 1
Obligation If you break history you're obligated to fix it. DS9 : Past Tense, Part 2
Love If you love something let it go. DS9 : Life Support
Loyalties You really find out where your loyalties lie when the one you love is in trouble. DS9 : Heart of Stone
Greed All the glistens is not gold. DS9 : Q-Less
Prophecy Prophecy is easy if you are an alien that exists outside of the normal flow of time. DS9 : Destiny
Humour Even aliens that transcend space and time have a sense of humour. DS9 : Prophet Motive
Radiation There's nothing that can't be explained with the correct application of technobabble. DS9 : Visionary
Imagination There's nothing more dangerous than your own imagination. DS9 : Distant Voices
Truth The truth may not be what you expect it to be. DS9 : Dax
Determination Keep on until you are sure you have your man. DS9 : The Passenger
Games You can learn a lot about a people by watching the games the play. DS9 : Move Along Home
Diplomacy Sometimes you just have to play silly games to keep people happy. DS9 : Move Along Home
Development You cannot live in the shadow of others for ever, you need to learn to stand on you own two feet ENT : Broken Bow
Trust You never know who your friends are ENT : Cold Front
Preparedness It's a dangerous universe out there, you have to walk softly and carry a big stick ENT : Silent Enemy
Restraint Learning to avoid meddling in the affair of others ENT : Dear Doctor
Good Deeds No good deed ever goes unpunished ENT : Sleeping Dogs
Piggy in the Middle Being the cohesive force between feuding sides can be a difficult task ENT : Shadows of P'Jem
Hope No matter how desperate the circumstances there is always cause for hope ENT : Shuttlepod One
Consiquences Playing with things you don't understand can have major consequences ENT : Fusion
Hunting Hunting sentient species is not morally acceptable ENT : Rogue Planet
Greed Greed can make you do stupid things ENT : Acquisition
Deception Deception is not always used for for bad purposes ENT : Oasis
Scary It's a scary universe out there but with a little determination you can win through in the end ENT : Fight or Flight
Enemies The enemy of you enemy is not always your friend ENT : Detained
Monsters Monsters are not always what they seem ENT : Vox Sola
Heros Meeting your hero in person can often be a disapointment ENT : Fallen Hero
Expectations Medaling in the affairs of others can lead to an expectation in others that you will help them ENT : Desert Crossing
Risa What happens on Risa says on Risa ENT : Two Days and Two Nights
Tough When the going gets tough, the tough get going ENT : Shockwave, Part 1
Determination No matter how difficult the task, with a little ingenuity you can win though ENT : Shockwave, Part 2
Lies? Vulcans don't lie, or do they? ENT : Carbon Creek
Camaraderie Never leave a man behind ENT : Minefield
Bargain When an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is ENT : Dead Stop
Supprise Just because the planet looks like earth doesn't mean it is like earth ENT : Strange New World
Pets There's nothing more important, to a human, than his pet ENT : A Night In Sickbay
Unity Because when you stand together, nothing is impossible ENT : Marauders
Conmen They can be good, very very good ENT : The Seventh
Cultural Contamination Leaving little 'gifts' behind can make a bad situation worse ENT : The Communicator
Obsession Just how deep is your navel ENT : Singularity
Buckaroo Banzai No matter where you go, there you are. Perhaps ENT : Vanishing Point
Enemies Are just friends who need to work on their relationship ENT : Dawn
Bigotry Is an affliction that can even effect those who call themselves logical ENT : Stigma
Expectations It can be surprising at just how alien an alien race can be ENT : Unexpected
Negotiations Sometime you just have to knock the heads together ENT : Cease Fire
Savagery No matter how advances we get we are only a smal step away from savagery ENT : Terra Nova
Frendship? You never quite know who your friends will turn out to be ENT : The Andorian Incident
Exploration Exploration can be a dangerous business, but it can also be worth it in the end ENT : Breaking the Ice
Interference It's hard to dismiss the urge to fight injustice ENT : Civilization
Grudge Bearing a grudge can lead you to act stupidly ENT : Fortunate Son
Rules You have to be prepared to break the rules from time to time. SNW : Strange New Worlds
Bullies Showing weakness to a bully does not lead to peace. SNW : A Quality of Mercy
Consequences Changing your own future can have unintended consequences SNW : A Quality of Mercy
Predestination Things sometimes go the way they were planned, even when you try and change them. SNW : Children of the Comet
Genetic Engineering Isn't always evil. SNW : Ghosts of Illyria
Memories Are too important to forget. SNW : Memento Mori
Empathy It can be vital to take another point of view into account SNW : Spock Amok
Limits The needs of the many outway the needs of the few, or the one. But there are limits. SNW : Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach
Good Intentions Just because someone claims to have good intentions, doesn't mean that they're telling the truth. SNW : The Serene Squall
The Greater Good Sometimes you have to let go of what you love for their own good. SNW : The Elysian Kingdom
Determination With grit and determination, and a little luck, you can win against insurmountable odds. SNW : All Those Who Wander
Spock Don't make him angry, you won't like him when he's angry. SNW : All Those Who Wander
Loss Can be very hard to get over. STP : Remembrance
Trust in someone and they will generally do the right thing. STP : Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2
Fame No matter how famous you are, it won't last forever. STP : Maps and Legends
Resigning isn't always a way of getting people to agree to your demands. STP : The End is the Beginning
Absolute Candor Potentially annoying? STP : Absolute Candor
Revenge is best served with really large guns. STP : Stardust City Rag
Love isn't always what it seems. STP : The Impossible Box
Old Friends Are always helpful in a time of need. STP : Nepenthe
Resistance ...is futile, because you want to stay part of the collective. STP : Broken Pieces
Plants Just because they're pretty doesn't mean they're harmless. STP : Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1
Omnipotence Just because you can do anything, it doesn't mean that you have the right to TNG : Encounter at Farpoint
Fate You may find the woman of your dreams in the most unlikely of places TNG : Haven
Prime Directive Sometimes even the strict of rules must be ignored for the greater good. TNG : Redemption, Part 2
Communication With patience and trust, anything can be overcome TNG : Darmok
Fitting In There's a place for everyone, if only they can find it TNG : Ensign Ro
Nature An animal which tries to kill you is not evil; it is simply doing what it has evolved to do TNG : Silicon Avatar
Inner Strength When disaster strikes you really find out what you're made of. TNG : Disaster
Games "Computer Games" can be addictive and are a very bad thing. TNG : The Game
Greed Carrying too many arms can lead to disaster. TNG : Unification, Part 1
Trouble The road to hell is paved with good intentions. TNG : Unification, Part 2
Con men Charm and a little knowledge does mean they're really from the future. TNG : A Matter of Time
Family Family can sometime seem embarrasing but you love them non the less. TNG : New Ground
Relaxation We all need to blow off a little steam from time to time TNG : The Big Goodbye
Grief Grief can be hard to face. TNG : Hero Worship
Responsibility With great power comes great responsibility. TNG : Violations
Prejudice A society should be judged by what it does for those worse off, not it's ability to rid it's self of them. TNG : The Masterpiece Society
Ethics Even without our memories we can tell what our ethics are. TNG : Conundrum
Ethics Success is not an excuse for poor ethics. TNG : Ethics
Free Love We should be free to sleep with anyone we want. TNG : The Outcast
Persistence If at first you don't succeed, try try again. TNG : Cause and Effect
Truth Truth is the first duty of a Starfleet officer. TNG : The First Duty
Freedom Live free or die trying. TNG : Cost of Living
Family Just because you're related, doesn't mean you share the same values TNG : Datalore
Restraint Resistance is not futile. TNG : The Perfect Mate
Childhood Childhood can be a very alien concept. TNG : Imaginary Friend
Borg You can take the individual out of the Borg and you can even take the Borg out of the individual. TNG : I, Borg
Life Under the correct circumstances you can live more in a few moments than you have for the rest of your life. TNG : The Inner Light
Archaeology Archaeologists sometime find the strangest of things. TNG : Time's Arrow, Part 1
Disturbing? Don't loose your head. TNG : Time's Arrow, Part 1
Writers Smarter than you think TNG : Time's Arrow, Part 2
Paranoia Sometimes they are out to get you, it just isn't who you think it is. TNG : Realm of Fear
Diplomatic immunity Not always a good thing. TNG : Man of the People
Toxic waist dump Nothing is all bad? TNG : Man of the People
Old age Just because you are old, doesn't mean you can't still teach people a thing or two. TNG : Relics
Sexism It's not just something men do to women TNG : Angel One
Abduction See, I told you aliens where abducting people and probing them TNG : Schisms
Holodecks For those times when the real thing just isn't available TNG : 11001001
Terrorism Even in the 24th century, there are no easy answers TNG : Too Short a Season
Children The love of children cannot be bought TNG : When the Bough Breaks
Terraforming The ultimate in ecological destruction TNG : Home Soil
Aliens No matter how alien they are they deserve respect TNG : Home Soil
Failure If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. TNG : Coming of Age
Glory Going down in flames is the dream of every Klingon TNG : Heart of Glory
Restraint For when you really want to... but know you shouldn't TNG : The Naked Now
War What is it good for? TNG : The Arsenal of Freedom
Drugs Just say no, kids! TNG : Symbiosis
Death "...is that state in which one exists only in the memories of others. Which is why it is not an end." TNG : Skin of Evil
Time It's never a good idea to rip a hole in the fabric of the universe TNG : We'll Always Have Paris
Parasites You infect a Starfleet officer, there's a price to pay TNG : Conspiracy
Romulans They're back, and they're more smug than ever TNG : The Neutral Zone
Understanding The best way to know a way of life is to live it TNG : The Child
Experimentation Always keep in mind that the rats may not like being in the maze TNG : Where Silence Has Lease
Life Cogito, ergo sum - I think, therefore I am TNG : Elementary, Dear Data
Comedy It's harder than it looks TNG : The Outrageous Okona
Honour It's a thing worth fighting and even dying for TNG : Code of Honor
Peace Can never flow from the barrel of a gun TNG : Loud as a Whisper
Mortality Everything has it's time, and everything dies. No exceptions. TNG : The Schizoid Man
Genetic Engineering It's never a good idea to play God TNG : Unnatural Selection
Fitting In It's not about where you're from, it's about how you conduct yourself where you are TNG : A Matter of Honor
Equality Does a machine have a soul? Does a person? TNG : The Measure of a Man
Young Love The girl of your dreams can turn out to be a big scary monster, but in the end it doesn't matter TNG : The Dauphin
Viruses Computer viruses can be as deadly as the biological ones TNG : Contagion
Hell The road to hell is paved with good intentions TNG : The Royale
Time Warps This universe just isn't big enough for two Captain Picards TNG : Time Squared
Klingons Is there anything they celebrate WITHOUT pain sticks? TNG : The Icarus Factor
Greed Life isn't always about grabbing whatever is within reach TNG : The Last Outpost
The Prime Directive Even the most hallowed of rules has its exceptions TNG : Pen Pals
Technology It's not safe out here. It's wonderous, with treasures to satiate desires both subtle and gross... but it's not for the timid. TNG : Q Who
Exploration Some do it for the joy of discovering new knowledge. And some do it to look for things. Things to make them go. TNG : Samaritan Snare
Cloning It's so evil that murder pales in comparison TNG : Up The Long Ladder
Horny When they woman of your nightmares is horny then then only sensible course of action is to hide TNG : Manhunt
Girlfriends It can be awkward when an old girlfriend turns up, full of strained silences and even pregnant pauses TNG : The Emissary
Pride Goeth before a fall TNG : Peak Performance
Clipshows They're just never a good idea TNG : Shades of Gray
Cash When the money runs out so does the quality TNG : Shades of Gray
Genius Genius does not excuse murder TNG : Evolution
Priorities Principles may be worth dying for, but a place is just a place TNG : The Ensigns of Command
Exploration How far you go is only limited by your imagination TNG : Where No One Has Gone Before
Genocide Some crimes are beyond punishment TNG : The Survivors
Progress Progress towards enlightenment is hard won, but it can be very easily lost TNG : Who Watches The Watchers?
Mourning Even when it's very painful it is vital to mourn the death of a parent TNG : The Bonding
Weapons Sometimes the deadliest of weapons use your own strength against you TNG : Booby Trap
Enemies When you take the time to find out, they're often more alike than unalike TNG : The Enemy
Capitalism Everything has it's price TNG : The Price
Revenge Beware of seeking vengeance; the lives you destroy will include your own TNG : The Vengeance Factor
Patriotism The greatest act of patriotism lies in betraying your people when they are in the wrong TNG : The Defector
Liberty There is no greater need than the need for freedom TNG : The Hunted
Ambiguity Terrorist or freedom fighter - who is to say? TNG : The High Ground
Guts Standing up to your boss when you know they are wrong TNG : Lonely Among Us
Gratitude Some presents are too good to accept TNG : Deja Q
Viewpoints Yours, theirs... the truth is usually somewhere inbetween TNG : A Matter of Perspective
Surrender That'll be the day... TNG : Yesterday's Enterprise
Family It's not just about blood TNG : The Offspring
Politics In a land of hypocrites, it's more important than honour TNG : Sins of the Father
Authority You only every have the authority that those under you choose to allow you TNG : Allegiance
Power Some power is too much for anybody to have TNG : Captain's Holiday
Companionship There's somebody out there for everybody... even if it is a giant super-powerful space hedgehog TNG : Tin Man
Fantasies Well be honest, you would if you could... TNG : Hollow Pursuits
Greed It'll be your undoing in the end TNG : The Most Toys
Justice Some things are more important than laws TNG : Justice
Mortality Nothing lasts forever TNG : Sarek
Threesomes They sound like a good idea... but you'd be surprised TNG : Menage a Troi
Evolution The only constant in the universe is change TNG : Transfigurations
Duty Just because he's your friend doesn't mean you hold your fire TNG : The Best of Both Worlds, Part 1
Rememberence They shall not grow old, as we who are left shall grow old. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we shall remember them. TNG : The Best of Both Worlds, Part 2
Family You may like them, you may not. But they are yours, and you are theirs, and you will always need each other. TNG : Family
Brothers Just because it looks the same and is made the same doesn't mean that it is the same. TNG : Brothers
Identity Where your journey started is not as important as who you have become on the way TNG : Suddenly Human
Perspective The world may be your oyster, just make sure that your whole world isn't the size of an oyster. TNG : Remember Me
Trust Beware Greeks bearing gifts TNG : Legacy
Nostalgia The past isn't what it used to be TNG : The Battle
Carpe Diem Because one day you'll look around and realise it's too late... TNG : Reunion
Appearences Can be deceptive TNG : Future Imperfect
Nerds Nerdy, annoying young boys can sometimes save your life. TNG : Final Mission
Confidence Because you can always do more than you think with less than you have TNG : The Loss
Busy A lot happens in a typical day in a Starfleet officer's life. TNG : Data's Day
Paranoia Just because you are paranoid, it doesn't mean you don't actually have enemies TNG : The Wounded
Mythology Mythology can be a dangerous thing if you take it too seriously. TNG : Devil's Due
Persistance If at first you don't succeed... TNG : Clues
Dreams Dream big; you never know what fate might bring you TNG : First Contact
Responsibility If you kill the mother you must look after the child. TNG : Galaxy's Child
Moral Fortitude When the greatest bribe cannot change what is morally right TNG : Hide and Q
Sleep Sleep is very important to human sanity. TNG : Night Terrors
Diversity Not all species reproduce in the same way. TNG : Identity Crisis
Exploration Travel is not the only way to meet people. TNG : The N'th Degree
Honesty Not being honest about your feelings can lead you into embarrassing situations. TNG : Qpid
Freedom Freedom is a precious flower which must be defended from enemies both without and within TNG : The Drumhead
Duty Half a life is better than none TNG : Half a Life
Love It's not what you look like, it's who you are on the inside that matters TNG : The Host
Brainwashing Even the best of people can be twisted. TNG : The Mind's Eye
Emotions Love is not a computer subroutine TNG : In Theory
Loyalties Sometimes you just have to decide where your loyalties lie. TNG : Redemption, Part 1
Captivity The customs and history of your race show a unique hatred for captivity. Even when it is pleasant and benevolent, you prefer death! TOS : The Cage
Perfection The search for perfection is not always a good thing TOS : What Are Little Girls Made Of?
Brilliance A brilliant past does not guarantee a glorious future TOS : Dagger of the Mind
Puberty Puberty can be a killer experience TOS : Miri
Sins The sins of the past are sure to find you out TOS : The Conscience of the King
Logic Logic alone does not a commander make TOS : The Galileo Seven
Revenge When you set out to gain revenge, be sure you are on the right path TOS : Court Martial
Loyalty Loyalty, no matter the consequences, is a good thing TOS : The Menagerie, Part 1
Delusion Delusion, is better than being disabled TOS : The Menagerie, Part 2
Wishes Be careful what you wish for you may just get it TOS : Shore Leave
Childhood An important lesson is to respect others TOS : The Squire of Gothos
Power Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely TOS : Where No Man Has Gone Before
Advancement No matter how advanced you are, the past can still be important TOS : Arena
Forgiveness Forgiveness is the sign of an advanced mind TOS : Arena
Vengeance Vengeance taken to extreme, can destroy the universe TOS : The Alternative Factor
Time Travel Time Travel is a very dangerous thing TOS : Tomorrow is Yesterday
Computers Computers do not make for a good government TOS : The Return of the Archons
War You must fight to end a war TOS : A Taste of Armageddon
Genetic Engineering Nothing good will ever come from genetic engineering TOS : Space Seed
Paradise Paradise is not always what it seems TOS : This Side of Paradise
Motherhood Motherhood is the most powerful force in the universe TOS : The Devil in the Dark
Monsters Rock eating pizza monsters are people too TOS : The Devil in the Dark
War War is childish and one day you will grow out of it TOS : Errand of Mercy
Love The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the one TOS : The City on the Edge of Forever
Appearences Size isn't everything. TOS : The Corbomite Maneuver
Evil Evil cannot survive in the cold light of day TOS : Operation: Annihilate!
Enemies When you stand up to them, your enemies aren't always as impressive as they first seemed TOS : Catspaw
Love Is in the eye of the beholder TOS : Metamorphosis
Knowledge Knowledge is a two edged sword TOS : Friday's Child
Obsolescence You have to recognise when your time is over TOS : Who Mourns for Adonais?
Animal Instincts We must fight to maintain our "humanity" TOS : Amok Time
Bullies The bigger they are the harder they fall TOS : The Doomsday Machine
Appearances Things are not always what they seem TOS : Wolf in the Fold
Probes You have to be very very careful when you give instructions to a computer TOS : The Changeling
Freedom Freedom is vital, whether you realise it or not TOS : The Apple
Paradise Sometimes it should come with a health warning TOS : The Apple
Confidence Confidence can make you more beautiful than any pill TOS : Mudd's Women
Evil Being evil can be a whole lot of fun TOS : Mirror, Mirror
Old Age Old age is wasted on the young TOS : The Deadly Years
Androids Illogical behaviour can void your warranty TOS : I, Mudd
Character Cute furry animals are a good judge of character TOS : The Trouble With Tribbles
Restraint Favours for loyalty is a high price to pay TOS : Bread and Circuses
Federation The whole is stronger than it's parts TOS : Journey to Babel
Arms Race An arms race is not a good thing, but it is sometimes the best thing available TOS : A Private Little War
Slavery A species that enslaves other beings is not superior TOS : The Gamesters of Triskelion
Revenge Revenge can blind you to the needs of the job at hand TOS : Obsession
Investigation Sometimes you have to risk all to find the truth TOS : The Immunity Syndrome
Integrity We all have, and all need, our dark side TOS : The Enemy Within
Immitation Imitation is not always the sincerest form of flattery TOS : A Piece of the Action
Invasion Invasion is not the only way TOS : By Any Other Name
Loan Be careful what you lend to people, you may not get it back TOS : Return to Tomorrow
History We must learn the lessons of history or we are doomed to repeat them TOS : Patterns of Force
Computers No computer, no matter how advanced, must be allowed to run a starship TOS : The Ultimate Computer
Liberty Liberty and freedom have to be more than just words TOS : The Omega Glory
Trust Sometimes you just have to trust that people will do the right thing TOS : Assignment: Earth
Action Sometimes the best cause of action is no action at all TOS : Spectre of the Gun
Duty Duty and loyalty will win out over any simple infatuation TOS : Elaan of Troyius
Questing Even when they lose their memory Starfleet officers will still try to better themselves TOS : The Paradise Syndrome
Love Love can blind you to the monster within TOS : The Man Trap
Deception When the stakes are high it is sometimes necessary to deceive TOS : The Enterprise Incident
Dishonesty Dishonesty can mislead a child, but they will never really forget what is important TOS : And the Children Shall Lead
Disaster Even the best of writers can produce junk TOS : Spock's Brain
Beauty Even the ugly need love TOS : Is There in Truth no Beauty?
Self Sacrifice Self sacrifice can save an entire species TOS : The Empath
Death? Death is not always fatal TOS : The Tholian Web
Computers Allowing a computer to run your life is never a great idea TOS : For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky
Confusion It can sometimes be difficult to know who the real enemy is TOS : Day of the Dove
Wisdom Knowing that revenge does not bring happiness TOS : Plato's Stepchildren
Science Despite the odds science will provide a solution TOS : Wink of an Eye
Intoxication Alcohol, and similar compounds, can make you regret your actions in the morning TOS : The Naked Time
Cooperation Working together can solve problems TOS : That Which Survives
Prejudice Prejudice can lead to major disaster TOS : Let that be Your Last Battlefield
Insanity No good ever comes of the inmates taking over the asylum TOS : Whom Gods Destroy
Problems Radical problems require radical solutions TOS : The Mark of Gideon
Pressure Pressure can kill you in the end TOS : The Lights of Zetar
Fresh Air Without it people can get a little techy TOS : The Cloud Minders
Hippies Just because the hippies say it's so doesn't make it so TOS : The Way to Eden
Love Not for the mechanical of heart TOS : Requiem for Methuselah
Good vs Evil Good with alway prevail over evil even though it may lose a few good men TOS : The Savage Curtain
Time Travel Apparently you can hide from your problems, forever TOS : All Our Yesterdays
Power Power without wisdom is a very dangerous thing TOS : Charlie X
Qualifications A mad doctor and a body swap machine does not a captain make TOS : Turnabout Intruder
Command Looking the part is simply not enough TOS : Turnabout Intruder
Looks Just because you look like the devil doesn't mean you're evil TOS : Balance of Terror
Cold war In space, all warriors are cold warriors TOS : Balance of Terror

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