- Dr. Zarkov: Our misssion is not only to save the world, but the universe as well.
- Ming the Merciless: [on viewscreen] The universe? I am the universe.
- Ming the Merciless: Do you hope to safe your life with this bravado?
- Prof. Karm: No Ming. My only hope to get close enough...
- [raises voice]
- Prof. Karm: to put my hands on your throat!
- [lunges at Emperor Ming]
- Sonja: Your majesty has many ships and soldiers, but there's only one Dale Arden. No doubt Prince Barin would be glad to exchange Captain Torch for her.
- Ming the Merciless: What do you mean?
- Sonja: You're Captain or your bride, sire.
- Ming the Merciless: You, you! Don't you realize that with Dr. Zarkov in possesion of my labratory, he is more powerful than I am in my own Kingdom?