Captain Lee 'Apollo' Adama: I thought we were sparring.
Commander William Adama: That's why you don't win.

[Said to somewhat overweight Apollo]
Keep jumping.

President Laura Roslin: If you're a Cylon, I'd like to know.

Commander William Adama: If I'm a Cylon, you're really screwed.

(To Chief Tyrol) What I can’t do is I can’t let someone who wears this uniform get up on the witness stand and lie under oath. And that’s what your man did. He either lied the first time or he... more

It's interesting. Betrayal has such a powerful grip on the mind. It's almost like a python. It can squeeze out all other thought. Suffocate all other emotion until everything is dead except for the... more

You cannot play God then wash your hands of the things that you've created. Sooner or later, the day comes when you can't hide from the things that you've done anymore.

Commander Lee Adama: I've got a date with a jump rope. Hey, I've lost half a stone.
Admiral William Adama: Keep jumpin'.

The dignity and integrity of the human race rides with us.

Commander William Adama: Every man has to decide for themselves which side they are on.
Captain Lee Adama: I didn't know we were picking sides. (walks off)
Commander Adama: That's why you haven't... more

Athena: How do you know? How do you really know you can trust me?

Adama: I don't. That's what trust is.