Stories TV Doctor Who (1963-1996) Classic Who S8 Serial: 1 2 3 4 5 The Claws of Axos 1 image Back to Story Quotes Add Quote Link to Quote Favourite AXON MAN [on monitor]: All things must die, Doctor. Mankind, this planet, Axos merely hastens the process. DOCTOR: Oh? How? AXON MAN [on monitor]: Axonite is simply bait for human greed. Because of this greed, Axonite will soon spread across the entire planet and then the nutrition cycle will begin. DOCTOR: Indeed, and what then? AXON MAN [on monitor]: Slowly we will consume every particle of energy, every last cell of living matter. Earth will be sucked dry! — The Claws of Axos Link to Quote Favourite DOCTOR: No. No, I'm afraid not. No, obviously the Time Lords have programmed the TARDIS always to return to Earth. It seems that I'm some kind of a galactic yo-yo! — Third Doctor, The Claws of Axos Link to Quote Favourite AXOS: Axos calling Earth. Request immediate assistance. Axos calling Earth. DOCTOR: Right, Gentlemen. Shall we go in? — The Claws of Axos Link to Quote Favourite DOCTOR: My dear Mister Chinn, if I could leave, I would, if only to get away from people like you. BRIGADIER: Doctor— DOCTOR: And your petty obsessions! England for the English? Good heavens, man! CHINN: I have a duty to my country! DOCTOR: Not to the world? — The Claws of Axos