13 Inspirational Quotes From Each Incarnation Of Doctor Who

8. The Sixth Doctor

"The waves of time wash us all clean..." - Timelash

Often touted as a darker, fiercer interpretation of the Doctor, Colin Baker's era left a lot to be desired in warm and cuddly inspirational phrases. However, what the Sixth Doctor did deliver on was a more mature and honest type of poeticism which left many fans with a greater sense of clarity. The phrase presented here is one such moment of the Doctor giving fans a moment in which to reflect on his words -mistakes, regrets and failures are all diminished with the passing of time. While it's not the most complicated or beautiful of lines, this one does have a simply elegance which allows fans the realisation that, while something may seem like a huge mistake, massively embarrassing, or enormously regretful, with enough time it'll all fade into the background, allowing people to move on, to grow and to learn.