Live Long and Prosper (phrase)

Also see Live Long and Prosper for other uses.

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See also:	Star Trek Lives!
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Live Long and Prosper is a phrase used by Star Trek fans.

It is sometimes abbreviated as "LL&P."

The phrase is a way for fans to wish each other well and to show fannish solidarity.

"Live Long and Prosper" has been a popular way for fans to end a letter or post.

See Specific Fandom Solidarity Phrases.

The Response

The lesser-known response is "Peace and long life."

Originally a Different Phrase?

A big question among STAR TREK fans, is, the proper wording for the famous Spook, Vulcan saying: "Live Long and Prosper." Lincoln Enterprises really started the big question. They say that the original phrase was: "Long Live and Prosper." So they say, it was Gene Roddenberry's original concept. But somewhere along the line, the phrase was turned around to the phrase we know now.

We use both phrases all the time, but, it is your final decision must be yours.

Examples of Use

• "You are why the club will continue its growth and fame in the coming years. You will help the club live up to the well known phrase: "LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!" -- 1977, a fan in the zine Dilithium Dope

• "'LL&P' has had a long and serviceable life in the closing of letters to people who, though you may not love, respect, or address sincerely, you nevertheless hold in all good wishes. S&H need their own variation." -- from a fan in 1979, in a comment in S and H Letterzine #5

• "We thank her, for enabling the six of us to carry on her effort to give this unforgettable book to the Star Trek community. Thank you, Syn -- last but never least, and with all our hearts -- from the Gang of Six. Live long and prosper." -- 1987, TREKisM #54

• "This really IS the last update here. Hochofedra. Live long and prosper." -- 2009, The Society for Slash Diversity and The Committee of Chekov Obsessives Comparing Historical and New Narratives in Ensign Literature