Back in the day, Lost in Space (1965) was considered a revolutionizing sci-fi title as it is one of the first TV series to approach the greatness of space artistically. In the past few years, millions of people learned about the original film as it was redone by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless who have written the Lost in Space TV show for Netflix (2018-2021).
The protagonists are members of the Robinson family who are boarding the Resolute spacecraft with one single mission – make the Alpha Centauri star system livable. Why are they doing that? Because our Planet Earth went through a series of catastrophes and became inhabitable.
Set it 2046, Lost in Space is a dynamic sci-fi show that you are sure to binge on. Not only that, but we’ve prepared a list of the best Lost in Space quotes that will inspire you or give you a better insight into the vastness of space. Let’s get started!
Quotes by Major West
“If there’s no time for fun, Doc, then what are we saving the planet for?” — Major West
“You know, I’m thinking this is your “kiss for luck” situation.” — Major West
“Eight years of flight training. Navigational holographic online. 50 combat missions. Course confirmed for slingshot exit of the solar system. Just so I could take the family camper on an interstellar picnic.” — Major West
“The hyperdrive. If we can’t go around the Sun, then we go straight through it, using your hyperdrive.” — Major West
“Okay, last one to kill a bad guy buys the beer.” — Major West
“And the monkey flips the switch.” — Major West
“I don’t like the sound of that sound.” — Major West
“If this is all a dream, why can’t there be more girls?” — Major West
“I’m going to try to break us out of the atmosphere.” — Major West
“You know, the planet IS breaking up around us.” — Major West
“You never leave an enemy stronghold intact.” — Major West
Quotes by Judy Robinson
“Thinking. Not your strong point, is it?” — Judy Robinson
“There is a rule that is written in stone and it is never broken: the Robinsons stick together.” — Judy Robinson
“I will hate you for giving up. I will hate you for taking another away from me. I will hate you for not loving me enough to try harder because I need you. I’m always gonna need you. And I’m not gonna hate you, and I’m not letting you go.” — Judy Robinson
“Those who can’t think, fight.” — Judy Robinson
Quotes by Robot
“Friend. Will Robinson.” — Robot
“Danger, Will Robinson! Danger!” — Robot
“Why did the robot cross the road? Because he was carbon bonded to the chicken.” — Robot
“It sounds like old Morse code.” — Robot
“Destroy Robinson family.” — Robot
Quotes by Will Robinson
“The impossible happens all the time, just have to believe it can.” — Will Robinson
“Will Smith has a way of making people do things they regret.” — Will Robinson
“Have you seen our robot?” — Will Robinson
“Some robots hurt people, but they don’t have to. They can choose to help, too.” — Will Robinson
“Relax, I’ll finish your new body. Mom always said I should make new friends.” — Will Robinson
Quotes by John Robinson
“As much as we’d all like to change the past, undo our mistakes, we can’t. We have to live with our history.” — John Robinson
“There’s a lot of space out there to get lost in.” — John Robinson
Quotes by Doctor Smith
“Sarcasm is the recourse of the weak mind.” — Dr. Smith
“It’s the world behind the world, Dr. Robinson. Lie once, cheat twice, and everything becomes clear.” — Dr. Smith
“Every day we have these little battles going on inside us, between what we want to do, and what we need to do, And sometimes they can be very different things “ — Dr. Smith
“You can’t do it, can you? You can’t kill the man without becoming the monster.” — Dr. Smith
“Evil knows evil.” — Dr. Smith
“Waiting to be rescued is just planning your funeral.” — Dr. Smith
“I’m a doctor, not a space explorer.” — Dr. Smith
“Black was always my color.” — Dr. Smith
“Give my regards to oblivion.” — Dr. Smith
“Never fear, Smith is here.” — Dr. Smith
“Let’s try this again, shall we? You are the puppet, I am the puppeteer. Do try to get it right this time…” — Dr. Smith
Quotes by Penny Robinson
“Probably should have read the fine print before I launched into space.” — Penny Robinson
“Never love anything, kiddo, you will just end up losing it.” — Penny Robinson
“Just like Bumper cars, Bumper cars with death.” — Penny Robinson
“Ouch. Could he be cuter? I don’t think so.” — Penny Robinson
“On this eve before she is torn from all she knows, kidnapped, hurled into deep space against her will, what thoughts fill the mind of the young space captive?” — Penny Robinson
“This mission sucks. I don’t wanna leave early. I don’t wanna go at all.” — Penny Robinson
“For the last three years, I’ve missed everything. Training. So I can spend the next ten years missing everything else. I’m not staying home for dinner. I’m going out to see my friends.” — Penny Robinson
“We’re lost, aren’t we?” — Penny Robinson
“Let’s see, do I spend my last night on Earth watching Mom and Dad pretend not to be fighting, or blow ten years’ worth of allowance at the mall? You do the math.” — Penny Robinson
Who Are the Authors of the Listed Quotes?
The answer is simple – writers Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. However, the interpreters are characters in the show including the members of the Robinson family (Will, Penny, Judy, John) as well as Doctor Smith, Major West, and the robot that the Robinson family has.
Wrap Up
It is pretty safe to say that all of us would have a really tough time adjusting to a new living environment such as the Alpha Centauri star system. With that in mind, it isn’t a surprise that the characters of Lost in Space pump out a series of funny and inspiring space-related quotes.