"What is the point of being a Military Advisor to a government that won't fight?" "You can change their minds. Convince your fellow Cardassians to go on the offensive." "No, I'd be wasting my breath. They wouldn't listen to me. No one wants to fight! There was a time when the mere mention of my race inspired fear. And now we're beaten people, afraid to fight back because we don't want to lose what little is left!" "That doesn't sound like the Cardassians I know." "What Cardassians!? Don't you see, Major? They're paralysed! They're beaten and defeated! I am the only Cardassian left! And if no one else will stand against the Klingons, I will!"