Star Wars Quotes

Star Wars Quotes – the film series is a sci-fi epic that is known to many. Over the years, Star Wars films became known in multiple forms of media. Even if you are not a fan of the series, you may recognize various lines and characters due to appearances and jokes made on different shows and the internet. With a diverse cast of characters, Star Wars has plenty of memorable lines. We have listed plenty of characters with great lines. Here, we have listed the best Star Wars quotes from all the films and characters:

Top 20 Star Wars Quotes

• “May the Force be with you.”
  – Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
• “Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You’re my only hope.”
  – Leia Organa, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
• “No. I am your father.”
  – Darth Vader, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
• “Do. Or do not. There is no try.”
  – Yoda, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
• “Never tell me the odds!”
  – Han Solo, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
• “Chewie, we’re home.”
  – Han Solo, Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
• “It’s the ship that made the Kessel run in less than twelve parsecs. I’ve outrun Imperial starships. Not the local bulk cruisers, mind you. I’m talking about the big Corellian ships, now. She’s fast enough for you, old man.”
  – Han Solo, Star Wars IV: A New Hope
• “I’ll never turn to the dark side. You’ve failed, your highness. I am a Jedi, like my father before me.”
  – Luke Skywalker, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
• “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger; anger leads to hate; hate leads to suffering. I sense much fear in you.”
  – Yoda, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
• “The First Order wins by making people think they are alone. We’re not alone. Good people will fight if we lead them.”
  – Poe Dameron, Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker
• “I find your lack of faith disturbing.”
  – Darth Vader, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
• “It’s over Anakin, I have the high ground.”
  – Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
• “If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.”
  – Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
• “I know.”
  – Han Solo, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
• “You were my brother, Anakin. I loved you.”
  – Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
• “That’s no moon — it’s a space station.”
  – Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
• “There’s always a bigger fish.”
  – Qui-Gon Jinn, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
• “Let the past die. Kill it if you have to.”
  – Kylo Ren, Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
• “Just for once, let me look on you with my own eyes.”
  – Anakin Skywalker, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
• “It’s a trap!”
  – Admiral Ackbar, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

Top 10 Star Wars Quotes from Luke Skywalker

Every story needs a hero and Luke Skywalker grew into this role. Throughout the Star Wars epic, we see the growth and development of this character. And in his journey, Luke delivered a good chunk of memorable lines. Here are some of the best lines from all his appearances in the film series:

• “The Force is strong in my family. My father has it. I have it. My sister has it.”
  – Luke Skywalker to Princess Leia when revealing their family relation, Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi
• “Your thoughts betray you, Father. I feel the good in you, the conflict.”
  – Luke Skywalker to Darth Vader aka Anakin Skywalker, Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
• “No one’s ever really gone.”
  – Luke Skywalker on death, Star Wars: Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
• “The Force is not a power you have. It’s not about lifting rocks. It’s the energy between all things, a tension, a balance, that binds the universe together.”
  – Luke Skywalker explains The Force, Star Wars: Episode VIII: The Last Jedi 
• “I’m Luke Skywalker. I’m here to rescue you.”
  – Luke Skywalker to Princess Leia on their first meeting. Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope
• “There’s nothing for me here now. I want to learn the ways of the Force and become a Jedi like my father.”
  – Luke Skywalker to Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope
• “You’ll find I’m full of surprises.”
  – Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
• “The Rebellion is reborn today. The war is just beginning. And I will not be the last Jedi.”
  – Star Wars: Episode VIII : The Last Jedi
• “It’s your choice, but I warn you not to underestimate my powers.” 
  – Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back
• “I will never train another generation of Jedi. I came to this island to die. It’s time for the Jedi to end.”
  – Luke Skywalker to Rey Star Wars: Episode VIII: The Last Jedi

For more quotes from Luke Skywalker see our compilation of Luke Skywalker Quotes here.

Top 10 Quotes from Darth Vader

A good hero needs an intimidating villain and Darth Vader was just that. From his backstory to his different imposing scenes, this character became a villain that is known in multiple media forms. Like any good villain, Darth Vader delivers plenty of memorable lines. These are the top lines given by this villain before and after he became the Sith Lord:

• “I see through the lies of the Jedi. I do not fear the dark side as you do. I have brought peace, freedom, justice, and security to my new empire.”
  – Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
• “I’ve been waiting for you, Obi-Wan. We meet again, at last. The circle is now complete. When I left you, I was but the learner; now I am the master.”
  – Star Wars Episode IV: New Hope
• “The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of the Force.”
  – Star Wars Episode V: Empire Strikes Back
• “The Force is strong with this one.”
  – Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
• “If you’re not with me, then you’re my enemy!”
  – Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
• “Your destiny lies with me Skywalker. Obi-Wan knew this to be true.”
  – Star Wars Episode V: Empire Strikes Back
• “From my point of view, the Jedi are evil.”
  – Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
• “Sometimes we must let go of our pride and do what is requested of us.”
  – Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones
• “You’re asking me to be rational. That is something I know I cannot do. Believe me, I wish I could just wish away my feelings, but I can’t.”
  – Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones
• “You’re exactly the way I remember you in my dreams.”
  – Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones

For more quotes from Darth Vader have a look at our compilation of the best Darth Vader Quotes here.

Top 10 Star Wars Quotes from Han Solo

A good hero needs reliable companions and Han Solo made himself known as a confident pilot with no shortage of quips. Throughout the films, he has delivered his share of memorable lines and these are some of the best ones:

• “You like me because I’m a scoundrel. There aren’t enough scoundrels in your life”.
  – Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back – Han Solo to Princess Leia
• “It’s the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs! I’ve outrun Imperial starships, not the local bulk-cruisers, mind you. I’m talking about the big Corellian ships now. She’s fast enough for you, old man.”
  – Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope – Han Solo about the Millenium Falcon
• “Kid, I’ve flown from one side of this galaxy to the other; I’ve seen a lot of strange stuff. But I’ve never seen anything to make me believe that there’s one all-powerful Force controlling everything. There’s no mystical energy field that controls my destiny. Anyway, it’s all a lot of simple tricks and nonsense.”
  – Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope – Han Solo commenting on the Force.
• “Bring ’em on! I prefer a straight fit to all this sneakin’ around!”
  – Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
• “Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid”
  – Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
• “Look, Your Worshipfulness, let’s get one thing straight. I take orders from just one person: me.”
  – Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
• “You know, sometimes I amaze myself”
  – Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
• “Wonderful girl. Either I’m going to kill her or I’m beginning to like her.”
  – Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope – Han Solo about Princess Leia.
• “Watch the wisecracks, kid, or you’re gonna find yourself floating home! I’m nobody’s straight-man, not on my own ship!”
  – Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
• “Don’t everyone thank me at once.”
  – Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

For more quotes from Han Solo see our compilation of Han Solo quotes here.

Top 5 Yoda Quotes

There are many mentor characters introduced in the film series. Yoda however, stands out for one specific line that circles the internet. As a Jedi Master, Yoda has plenty of thought-provoking lines. Here are some of the top Star Wars quotes from Yoda:

• “Death is a natural part of life. Rejoice for those around you who transform into the Force. Mourn them do not. Miss them do not. Attachment leads to jealousy. The shadow of greed that is.”
  – Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
• “Wars not make one great.”
  – Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back – Yoda to Luke Skywalker when Luke is searching for Yoda.
• “Ready are you? What know you of ready? For eight hundred years have I trained Jedi. My own counsel will I keep on who is to be trained. A Jedi must have the deepest commitment, the most serious mind. This one a long time have I watched. All his life has he looked away… to the future, to the horizon. Never his mind on where he was. Hmm? What he was doing. Hmph! Adventure. Heh! Excitement. Heh! A Jedi craves not these things. You are reckless!”
  – Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
• “You will know… when you are calm, at peace, passive. A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense, NEVER for attack.”
  – Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
• “Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you? Hmm? Hmm. And well you should not. For my ally is the Force, and a powerful ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow. Its energy surrounds us and binds us. Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter. You must feel the Force around you; here, between you, me, the tree, the rock, everywhere, yes. Even between the land and the ship.”
  – Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

For more quotes from Yoda see our compilation of Yoda quotes here.

Top 5 Obi-Wan Kenobi Quotes

• “Use the Force, Luke.”
  – Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope – Obi Wan Kenobi to Luke Skywalker
• “Who’s the more foolish? The fool, or the fool who follows him?”
  – Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
• “The Force is what gives a Jedi his power. It’s an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us. It binds the galaxy together.”
  – Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
• “Luke, you’re going to find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view.”
  – Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi – Obi Wan to Luke Skywalker
• “You can’t win, Darth. If you strike me down I will become more powerful than you could possibly imagine.”
  – Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope – Obi Wan to Darth Vader

For more quotes from Obi Wan Kenobi see our compilation of Obi-Wan Kenobi quotes here.

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