Choice Quote by Russell T. Davies
““Dalek: I will talk to the Doctor. The Doctor: Oh will you? That's nice. Hello! Dalek: The Dalek strategem nears completion. The fleet is almost ready. You will not intervene. The Doctor: Oh really? Why's that, then? Dalek: We have your associate. You will obey or she will be exterminated. The Doctor: No. Dalek: Explain yourself. The Doctor: I said, "No." Dalek: What is the meaning of this negative? The Doctor: It means, "No." Dalek: But she will be destroyed! The Doctor: No! 'Cause this is what I'm gonna do. I'm gonna rescue her. I'm gonna save Rose Tyler from the middle of the Dalek fleet, and then I'm gonna save the Earth. And then—just to finish off—I'm gonna wipe every last stinking Dalek out of the sky! Dalek: But you have no weapons, no defenses, no plan. The Doctor: Yeah! And doesn't that scare you to death? Rose? Rose: Yes, Doctor? The Doctor: I'm coming to get you.””
About This Quote
Source TV Series: Doctor Who, Episode “The Stolen Earth” (2008)
The Doctor refuses to be blackmailed, choosing moral courage over fear and sacrifice to protect his friends and humanity.
In simple terms: The Doctor says no to threats and fights for what’s right.
Key Takeaway
Stand firm against intimidation.
Themes
courage
ethics
heroism
Mood
determined
defiant
hopeful
Type
dialogue
dramatic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- confronting threats
- protecting loved ones
- leading a rebellion
- making impossible plans
Key Concepts
Moral choice
self‑sacrifice
defiance
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you do when faced with impossible odds?
- How do you balance hope and pragmatism?
A Different Perspective
The Doctor’s lack of weapons makes his plan risky and may seem reckless.
![“Daleks: [simultaneously] Exterminate! Exterminate! [They fire their weapons, none of which so much as touch the Doctor] The Doctor: Is that it? Useless! Nul points! [to Rose and Jack] It's all right, you can come out; that forcefield can hold back anything! Jack Harkness: Almost anything. [pause]…” quote by Russell T Davies](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8ad/russell-t-davies-13415_daleks_daleks-simultaneously-exterminate-exterm_2992990.jpg)
![“Rose Tyler: The time war ends. Emperor Dalek: I will not die! I cannot diieee! [we see Rose's eyes light up, and the Dalek Emperor and his entire fleet disappear in an explosion of golden dust] The Doctor: Rose, you've done it, now stop. [Rose stares straight ahead] The Doctor: Just let go. Rose…” quote by Russell T Davies](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9c1/russell-t-davies-13415_day-and-night_rose-tyler-the-time-war-ends-emperor-dal_689525.jpg)
![“Dalek Sec: The Doctor will open the Ark! The Doctor: Ha ha, the Doctor will not. Dalek Sec: You have no way of resisting! The Doctor: Mm, you got me there. [withdrawing the sonic screwdriver] Although, there is always this. Dalek Sec: A sonic probe? The Doctor: [with jocular bravado] That's…” quote by Russell T. Davies](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c42/russell-t-davies-2-43883_opening-doors_dalek-sec-the-doctor-will-open-the-ark-t_368144.jpg)
![“The Doctor: [hologram, speaking towards the console] This is Emergency Programme One. Rose, now listen, this is important. If this message is activated, then it can only mean one thing: we must be in danger, and I mean fatal. I'm dead, or about to die any second with no chance of escape. Rose…” quote by Russell T Davies](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/27c/russell-t-davies-13415_death_the-doctor-hologram-speaking-towards-the_2820084.jpg)
![“Rose: Who are you then? Who's that lot down there? [The Doctor ignores her] I said who are they?! The Doctor: They're made of plastic. Living plastic creatures. They're being controlled by a relay device on the roof. Which would be a great big problem if- [he pulls a bleeping bomb out of his coat]…” quote by Russell T. Davies](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a85/russell-t-davies-2-43883_big-problem_rose-who-are-you-then-who-s-that-lot-dow_1330356.jpg)
