13 Inspirational Quotes From Each Incarnation Of Doctor Who

12. The Second Doctor

"Our lives are different to anybody else's. That's the exciting thing! Because nobody in the universe can do what we're doing." - Tomb of the Cybermen

While trying to reassure Victoria, who misses her family, the Doctor utters an early example of what would become a staple of the character. These days fans are used to seeing the Doctor expound on how wonderful the universe is and how unique the human experience is compared to that of a Time Lord - however, in 1967's 'Tomb of the Cybermen' this was a fairly new concept. This moment stands out as one of the first times fans see the Doctor struggling with his growing sense of distance from his home, while simultaneously trying to comfort Victoria with how wonderfully unique people's lives are. Though the line is part of a larger conversation, it certainly stands out as one of the most powerful glimpses into the Doctor's emotional state and allowed viewers their first tentative understanding of the Doctor's tragic pining for a normal life, all the while knowing he'll never have it. On the surface this seems less motivational and more heartbreaking than the name of this article would allow, but upon closer inspection the Doctor seems to be telling Victoria just how special the human experience is. The distance only makes reunions - no matter how brief - all the more valuable. Loss balances elation, joy counters sadness, excitement is made greater by moments of boredom. The Doctor has a tendency to talk about these things at great length these days, but the Second Doctor did it so well and so quickly that it's no surprise this has become a fan favourite.