Stories Audio Drama The Eighth Doctor Adventures (S1-4) The Eighth Doctor Adventures Episode 6 The Cannibalists 1 image Back to Story Quotes Add Quote Link to Quote Favourite Lucie: Why did they have to die for this stupid "Protocol"? Doctor: No, not stupid. Nothing which gives people hope, strength and courage is stupid. Protocol preserves us. — The Cannibalists Link to Quote Favourite SERVO: (clear their throat) Four two three six C B two, Eight eight three F D zero two. DOCTOR: Very moving. SERVO: It's in hexadecimal machine code. It translates as: I look out to the stars and I feel my life is insignificant, but then I look again… DOCTOR: But then I look again and I feel glad to be alive. — The Cannibalists