Stories Television Doctor Who (1963-1996) Classic Who S12 Serial: 1 2 3 4 5 Genesis of the Daleks 1 image Back to Story Quotes Add Quote Link to Quote Favourite DOCTOR: But the final responsibility is mine, and mine alone. Listen, if someone who knew the future pointed out a child to you and told you that that child would grow up totally evil, to be a ruthless dictator who would destroy millions of lives, could you then kill that child? — Fourth Doctor, Genesis of the Daleks Link to Quote Favourite DOCTOR: Just touch these two strands together and the Daleks are finished. Have I that right? — Fourth Doctor, Genesis of the Daleks Link to Quote Favourite DOCTOR: Davros, if you had created a virus in your laboratory, something contagious and infectious that killed on contact, a virus that would destroy all other forms of life, would you allow its use? DAVROS: It is an interesting conjecture. DOCTOR: Would you do it? DAVROS: The only living thing, a microscopic organism reigning supreme. A fascinating idea. DOCTOR: But would you do it? DAVROS: Yes. Yes. To hold in my hand a capsule that contains such power, to know that life and death on such a scale was my choice. To know that the tiny pressure on my thumb, enough to break the glass, would end everything. Yes, I would do it! That power would set me up above the gods. And through the Daleks, I shall have that power! — Genesis of the Daleks Link to Quote Favourite Tags: Funny (In another corridor they come across guards in protective gear.) DOCTOR: Excuse me, can you help me? I'm a spy. (And he bangs their heads together.) — Genesis of the Daleks