Garak: The eternal optimist!

Julian Bashir: Guilty as charged.

Garak: How sad. I must tell you, I’m disappointed at hearing you mouth the usual platitudes of peace and friendship regarding an implacable foe like the Romulans. But, I live in hope that one day, you’ll come to see this universe for what it truly is, rather than what you’d wish it to be.

Julian Bashir: Then I shall endeavor to become more cynical with each passing day. Look gift horses squarely in the mouth, and find clouds in every silver lining.

Garak: If only you meant it.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Season 7: Episode 16 – “Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges”