145+ Best Star Wars Quotes: Exclusive Selection

Star Wars is an American epic space opera media franchise created by George Lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide pop-culture phenomenon. Profoundly inspirational Star Wars quotes will challenge the way you think, change the way you live and transform your whole life.

Legends never die, and the most famous lines from Star Wars will overflow with important themes and lessons. Between Darth Vader quotes, most memorable Yoda quotes, inspiring Obi Wan quotes and iconic Princess Leia quotes, all of them will help enrich your perspective.

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Famous Star Wars Quotes

I find your lack of faith disturbing. — Darth Vader

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… — Title card

The Force will be with you. Always. — Obi-Wan Kenobi

Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You’re my only hope. — Leia Organa

When gone am I, the last of the Jedi will you be. The Force runs strong in your family. Pass on what you have learned. — Yoda

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

Someday I will be the most powerful Jedi ever. — Anakin Skywalker

Why, you stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf herder! — Leia Organa

If you strike me down I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine. — Obi-Wan Kenobi

Never tell me the odds! — Han Solo

Do. Or do not. There is no try. — Yoda

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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

No. I am your father. — Darth Vader

Luke, you can destroy the Emperor. He has foreseen this. It is your destiny. Join me, and together we can rule the galaxy as father and son. — Darth Vader

At last we will reveal ourselves to the Jedi. At last we will have revenge. — Darth Maul

I’ll never turn to the dark side. You’ve failed, your highness. I am a Jedi, like my father before me. — Luke Skywalker

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. — Darth Vader

Now, young Skywalker, you will die. — Emperor Palpatine

Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose. — Yoda

It’s a trap! — Admiral Ackbar

Just for once, let me look on you with my own eyes. — Darth Vader

There’s always a bigger fish. — Qui-Gon Jinn

I have taught you everything I know. And you have become a far greater Jedi than I could ever hope to be. — Obi-Wan Kenobi

In time, the suffering of your people will persuade you to see our point of view. — Nute Gunray

Don’t be too proud of this technological terror you’ve constructed. The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of the Force. — Darth Vader

Search your feelings, you know you to be true. — Darth Vader

You can’t stop the change, any more than you can stop the suns from setting. — Shmi Skywalker

In my experience there is no such thing as luck. — Obi-Wan Kenobi

Be careful not to choke on your aspirations. — Darth Vader

You’re coming with me. I’ll not leave you here, I’ve got to save you. — Luke Skywalker

You already have, Luke. You were right. You were right about me. — Darth Vader

Well, if droids could think, there’d be none of us here, would there? — Obi-Wan Kenobi

My ally is the Force, and a powerful ally it is. — Yoda

You were the chosen one! It was said that you would destroy the Sith, not join them. You were to bring balance to the force, not leave it in darkness. — Obi-Wan Kenobi

We must keep our faith in the Republic. The day we stop believing democracy can work is the day we lose it. — Queen Jamillia

So, this is how liberty dies. With thunderous applause. — Padmé Amidala

Memorable Star Wars Quotes

I’m just a simple man trying to make my way in the universe. — Jango Fett

I fear nothing. For all is as the Force wills it. — Chirrut Imwe

The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural. — Chancellor Palpatine

What if I told you that the Republic was now under the control of a Dark Lord of the Sith? — Count Dooku

Sir, the possibility of successfully navigating an asteroid field is approximately 3,720 to 1. — C-3P0

Power! Unlimited power! — Darth Sidious

Chewie, we’re home. — Han Solo

Hello. I don’t believe we have been introduced. R2-D2? A pleasure to meet you. I am C-3PO, Human-Cyborg Relations. — C-3PO

That’s no moon. It’s a space station. — Obi-Wan Kenobi

Don’t get technical with me. What mission? What are you talking about? I’ve just about had enough of you. Go that way, you’ll be malfunctioning in a day you near-sighted scrap pile. — C-3PO

You serve your master well. And you will be rewarded. — Luke Skywalker

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You were my brother, Anakin. I loved you. — Obi-Wan Kenobi

Oh, my dear friend. How I’ve missed you. — C-3PO

It’s not my fault. — Han Solo

To die for one’s people is a great sacrifice. To live for one’s people, an even greater sacrifice. I choose to live for my people. — Riyo Chuchi

Attachment is forbidden. Possession is forbidden. Compassion, which I would define as unconditional love, is essential to a Jedi’s life. So you might say, that we are encouraged to love. — Anakin Skywalker

You are the Chosen One. You have brought balance to this world. Stay on this path, and you will do it again for the galaxy. But beware your heart. — The Father

Sometimes we must let go of our pride and do what is requested of us. — Padmé Amidala

The time to fight is now. — Jyn Erso

You don’t need to see his identification… These aren’t the droids you’re looking for. — Obi-Wan Kenobi

Don’t call me a mindless philosopher, you overweight glob of grease. — C-3PO

Remember, my dear Obi-Wan. I’ve loved you always. I always will. — Duchess Satine Kryze

Oh no, my young Jedi. You will find that it is you who are mistaken, about a great many things. — The Emperor

Every time I walked away from something I wanted to forget, I told myself it was for a cause that I believed in. A cause that was worth it. Without that, we’re lost. — Cassian Andor

Always in motion is the future. — Yoda

The Sith killed each other, victims of their own greed. But from the ashes of their destruction, I was the last survivor. I chose to pass my knowledge on to only one. I created a legacy so resilient that now you come before me. — Darth Bane

You may dispense with the pleasantries, Commander. I am here to put you back on schedule. —Darth Vader

Women always figure out the truth. Always. — Han Solo

The Sith took everything from me. Ripped me from my mother’s arms, murdered my brother, used me as a weapon, and then cast me aside. Abandoned me. Once, I had power — now I have nothing. — Maul

Hmph! Adventure. Heh! Excitement. Heh! A Jedi craves not these things. You are reckless! — Yoda

Truly wonderful the mind of a child is. — Yoda

Many of the truths that we cling to depend on our point of view. — Obi Wan

I am no Jedi. — Ahsoka Tano

Your focus determines your reality. — Qui-Gon Jinn

Something inside me has always been there, but now it’s awake. — Rey

Somebody has to save our skins. — Leia Organa

An object cannot make you good or evil. The temptation of power, forbidden knowledge, even the desire to do good can lead some down that path. But only you can change yourself. — Bendu

Sorry about the mess. — Han Solo

You are unwise to lower your defenses! — Darth Vader

When 900 years old, you reach… Look as good, you will not. — Yoda

If you define yourself by your power to take life, your desire to dominate, to possess, then you have nothing. — Obi-Wan Kenobi

You don’t know how hard I found it, signing the order to terminate your life. — Grand Moff Tarkin

You came in that thing? You’re braver than I thought. — Leia Organa

Ahh, hard to see, the Dark Side is. — Yoda

The garbage’ll do! — Rey

Insightful Star Wars Quotes

Obi-Wan Kenobi. Obi-Wan. Now that’s a name I have not heard in a long time. A long time. — Obi-Wan Kenobi

Now, be brave and don’t look back. Don’t look back. Shmi Skywalker

Aren’t you a little short for a stormtrooper? — Leia Organa

You know, no matter how much we fought, I’ve always hated watching you leave. — Leia Organa

Now, witness the power of this fully operational battle station. — Emperor Palpatine

I sense great fear in you, Skywalker. You have hate. You have anger. But you don’t use them. — Count Dooku

Much to learn you still have… my old Padawan. — Yoda

Your eyes can deceive you. Don’t trust them. — Obi-Wan Kenobi

Mmm. Lost a planet, Master Obi-Wan has. How embarrassing. — Yoda

I’m one with the Force. The Force is with me. — Chirrut Îmwe

Master Kenobi, you disappoint me. Yoda holds you in such high esteem. Surely you can do better! — Count Dooku

Let the past die. Kill it if you have to. — Kylo Ren

Death is a natural part of life. Rejoice for those around you who transform into the Force. — Yoda

Oh my. Space travel sound rather perilous. I can assure you they will never get me on one of those dreadful Star Ships. — C-3PO

He is as clumsy as he is stupid. General, prepare your troops for a surface attack. — Darth Vader

May the Force be with you. — General Dodonna

Traveling through hyperspace ain’t like dusting crops, farm boy. — Han Solo

Jyn, I’ll be there for you. Cassian said I had to. — K-2SO

Governor Tarkin, I should’ve expected to find you holding Vader’s leash. I recognized your foul stench when I was brought on board. — Leia Organa

You look absolutely beautiful. You truly belong here with us among the clouds. — Lando

She may not look like much, but she’s got it where it counts, kid. — Han Solo

Master Yoda says I should be mindful of the future… but not at the expense of the moment. — Qui Gon Jinn

Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid. — Han Solo

Hope. — Leia Organa

Would somebody get this big walking carpet out of my way? — Princess Leia

Everything is proceeding as I have foreseen. — The Emperor

When I found you, I saw raw, untamed power, and beyond that, something truly special. — Supreme leader Snoke

Boring conversation anyway. Luke! We’re gonna have company! — Han Solo

You do have your moments. Not many, but you have them. — Princess Leia

Laugh it up, fuzzball! — Han Solo

Judge me by my size, do you? — Yoda

I’ve got a bad feeling about this. — Han Solo

Your weapon… you will not need it. — Yoda

The Force is strong with you. A powerful Sith you will become. Henceforth, you shall be known as Darth… Vader. — Emperor Palpatine

There is no escape! Don’t make me destroy you. Luke, you do not yet realize your importance. You’ve only begun to discover your power! — Darth Vader

Luke, I don’t want to lose you to the Emperor the way I lost Vader. — Obi-Wan Kenobi

Most Famous Star Wars Quotes

If there’s a bright center to the universe, you’re on the planet that it’s farthest from. — Luke Skywalker

One thing’s for sure, we’re all going to be a lot thinner. — Han Solo

I think I just blasted it. — Luke Skywalker

Who’s the more foolish: the fool, or the fool who follows him? — Obi-Wan Kenobi

You will know when you are calm, at peace, passive. A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense, never for attack. — Yoda

Someone has to save our skins. Into the garbage chute, fly boy. — Princess Leia

The strongest stars have hearts of kyber. — Chirrut Imwe

When you look at the dark side, careful you must be… for the dark side looks back. — Yoda

If we can make it to the ground, we’ll take the next chance. And the next. On and on until we win… or the chances are spent. — Jyn Erso

Wait. Oh my! What have you done? I’m backwards. You flea-bitten furball! Only an overgrown mop-head like you would be stupid enough to… — C-3PO

The ability to speak does not make you intelligent. — Qui-Gon Jinn

You don’t have to do this to impress me. — Princess Leia

I assure you, Lord Vader. My men are working as fast as they can. — Moff Jerjerrod

I’m rather embarrassed, General Solo, but it appears that you are to be the main course at a banquet in my honor. — C-3PO

I have lived long enough to see the same eyes in different people. — Maz Kanata

Either shut him up or shut him down! — Han Solo

Be mindful of your thoughts Anakin. They’ll betray you. — Obi-Wan Kenobi

Great shot kid, that was one in a million. — Han Solo

We seem to be made to suffer. It’s our lot in life. — C-3PO

I can fix this. — Poe Dameron

He’s the brains, sweetheart! — Han Solo

I’m standing by as you requested, although there’s a problem on the horizon. There’s no horizon. — K-2SO

I wouldn’t be nice to you. It doesn’t pay much. — Han Solo

Anakin, you’re breaking my heart! And you’re going down a path I cannot follow! — Padme Amidala

Same thing I always do: talk my way out of it. — Han Solo

I’ve been running scams on the streets since I was ten. I was kicked out of the flight academy for having a mind of my own. I’m gonna be a pilot. The best in the galaxy. — Han Solo

Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter. — Yoda

The force is strong with this one. — Darth Vader