Admiral William Adama: In your opinion, off the record, what was Garner's flaw?
Major Lee Adama: He was used to working with machines. Command is about people.
Admiral Adama: Remember that, as you... more

Sooner or later, the day comes when you can't hide from the things you've done...

I can't live without her."

Adama about Roslin

You're either my XO...or you're not!

Adama : When you stand o­n this deck, you be ready to fight, or you dishonor the reason why we're here. Now remember this: When you fight a man, he's not your friend. Same goes when you lead men. I... more

It's not enough to survive. One has to be worthy of surviving.

Starbuck: Good Morning Sir.
Admiral Adama: Good Morning Starbuck, What do you hear?
Starbuck: Nothin' but the rain..
Admiral Adama: Grab the gun and bring in the cat!
Starbuck: Boom boom boom...

There are days I really hate this job

In other words, its our "destiny" to go after her right? Wrong. I've had it up to here with destiny, prophecy, with God or the gods. Look where its left us, the ass-end of nowhere. Nearly... more

Just so there'll be no misunderstandings later... Galactica has seen a lot of history, gone through a lot of battles. This will be her last. She will not fail us if we do not fail her. If we succeed... more