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Star Wars: The Most Inspiring Quotes From A Galaxy Far, Far Away

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A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, a series of movies completely changed the world. Not just at the box office (though the billions in revenue from those films certainly helped) but because it changed how we thought about sci-fi and special effects and even our own place in the universe. Star Wars is more than just a movie saga. It’s a cultural phenomenon.

For all its epic space battles and unforgettable characters, Star Wars is still as much a part of pop culture today because of its quotes. These gems have gone on to inspire band names, memes, nicknames, t-shirts and other merchandise, game day pep talks, and bar monikers. The most oft-repeated line, “May the Force be with you,” became the punny name of the Star Wars holiday, May The 4th Be With You, unofficially known as Star Wars Day.

George Lucas’ franchise has brought fans a ton of memorable moments over the past 45 years. Of course, given the widespread popularity of the film series nowadays, these lines might not be such a twist to many new viewers. Yet they remain some of the best quotes from Star Wars. The epic saga is a whole package of great movie quotes: there are plenty of lesser-known lines from which old and new fans can resonate and get inspired. Here we are with our favorite Star Wars quotes, in no particular order.

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#1

“Who’s the more foolish: the fool or the fool who follows him?” — Obi-Wan Kenobi, A New Hope

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ShadowMorph 2 years ago

don't know what he means but I'll take the advice anyway

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#2

“A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense, never for attack.” — Yoda, The Empire Strikes Back

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#3

“The ability to speak does not make you intelligent.” — Qui-Gon Jinn, The Phantom Menace

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Cubbypotato 2 years ago

Well if a new born started speaking in full sentences then maybe…

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#4

“Try not. Do or do not. There is no try.” — Yoda, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

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Angela Turrall 2 years ago (edited)

Ugh. I really dislike this being used as an 'inspirational' quote, it's taken totally out of context. It's stressing the important of what he needs to do and being sick of Luke's apathy. But in reality, in day to day life, you cannot do if you don't first try. Trying is the most important thing and too many people are scared to try as it is. Even when you're talking about firing your proton torpedoes into the thermal exhaust port to destroy the Death Star. Yes I'm fun at parties. Seagulls (stop it now).

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#5

“Never tell me the odds.” — Han Solo, The Empire Strikes Back

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#6

“Reality doesn’t care if you believe it.” — Boba Fett

14points

#7

“In my experience, there’s no such thing as luck.” — Obi-Wan Kenobi, A New Hope

13points

#8

“I was not elected to watch my people suffer and die while you discuss this invasion in a committee.” — Queen Amidala, The Phantom Menace

13points

Mike Miller 2 years ago

Oh wow. Sounds like Zelenskyy

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#9

“Many of the truths that we cling to depend on our viewpoint.” — Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi

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#10

“I find your lack of faith disturbing.” — Darth Vader, A New Hope

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#11

“When you look at the dark side, careful you must be. For the dark side looks back.” — Yoda, Revenge of the Sith

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mulk 2 years ago

It's from Friedrich Nietzsche: "when you stare down at an abyss, the abyss stares back at you.“

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#12

“Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose.” — Yoda, Revenge Of The Sith

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#13

“That’s how we’re gonna win. Not fighting what we hate, saving what we love.” — Rose, The Last Jedi

11points

#14

“May the Force be with you.” — Obi-Wan Kenobi, A New Hope

11points

#15

“We must keep our faith in the Republic. The day we stop believing democracy can work is the day we lose it.” — Queen Jamillia, Episode II - Attack of the Clones

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#16

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

10points

#17

“There’s always a bigger fish.” — Qui-Gon Jinn, The Phantom Menace

10points

#18

“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.” — Yoda, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

10points

#19

“I am your father.” — Darth Vader, The Empire Strikes Back

10points

Cubbypotato 2 years ago

Hi your father

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#20

“Luminous beings we are, not this crude matter.” — Yoda, The Empire Strikes Back

9points

#21

“No longer certain that one ever does win a war, I am.” — Yoda, The Clone Wars

9points

CatAlien 2 years ago

Well said Yoda

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#22

“Insolence? We are pirates. We don’t even know what that means.” — Hondo Ohnaka, The Clone Wars

9points

#23

“I am not a committee.” — Princess Leia, The Empire Strikes Back

9points

#24

“Would somebody get this big walking carpet out of my way?” — Princess Leia, A New Hope

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Auntie Panda 10 months ago

Chewbacca replied,"Arrrgh". Han Solo says, " Yes ,I know she is a pain".

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#25

“It’s mutual, trust me. She belongs with me.” — Han Solo, Solo: A Star Wars Story

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#26

“Always pass on what you have learned.” — Yoda, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

9points

#27

“Strike me down and I will become more powerful than you could possibly imagine.” — Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars: A New Hope

9points

#28

“When I left you, I was but the learner. Now I am the master.” — Darth Vader, A New Hope

9points

#29

“If only you knew the power of the dark side.” — Darth Vader, The Empire Strikes Back

9points

#30

“You have controlled your fear. Now, release your anger. Only your hatred can destroy me.” — Darth Vader, The Empire Strikes Back

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#31

“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, Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

9points

#32

“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, Revenge of the Sith

9points

#33

“When 900 years old you reach, look as good you will not.” — Yoda, Return of the Jedi

9points

#34

“Your focus determines your reality.” — Qui-Gon Jinn, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

8points

#35

“Sometimes we must let go of our pride and do what is requested of us.” — Anakin Skywalker, Star Wars Episode II: Attack Of The Clones

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#36

“Great, kid, don’t get cocky.” — Han Solo, A New Hope

8points

#37

“Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny.” — Yoda, The Empire Strikes Back

8points

#38

“Laugh it up, fuzzball!” — Han Solo, The Empire Strikes Back

8points

#39

“I’d just as soon kiss a wookiee.” — Princess Leia, The Empire Strikes Back

8points

Auntie Panda 10 months ago

Why Chewie had self esteem issues.

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#40

“I don’t want your armor. I want my armor.” — Boba Fett, The Mandalorian

8points

#41

“Rebellions are built on hope.” — Jyn, Rogue One

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#42

“To answer power with power, the Jedi way this is not. In this war, a danger there is, of losing who we are.” — Yoda, The Clone Wars

8points

#43

“Your path you must decide.” — Yoda, Star Wars Rebels

8points

#44

“I’ve found that what most people call luck is often little more than raw talent combined with the ability to make the most of opportunities.” — Talon Karrde, Heir to the Empire

8points

#45

“To be united by hatred is a fragile alliance at best.” — Kreia, Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords

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#46

“Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You’re my only hope.” – Leia Organa, A New Hope

8points

#47

“The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural.” — Emperor Palpatine, Revenge of the Sith

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#48

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

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#49

“You know, sometimes I amaze even myself.” — Han Solo, A New Hope

8points

#50

“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, The Last Jedi

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#51

“In a dark place we find ourselves and a little more knowledge lights our way.” — Yoda, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith

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#52

“Difficult to see; always in motion is the future.” — Yoda, The Empire Strikes Back

7points

#53

“I like firsts. Good or bad, they’re always memorable.” — Ahsoka Tano, The Mandalorian

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#54

“Come on, baby! Do the magic hand thing.” — Greef Karga, The Mandalorian

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#55

“Why, you stuck-up half-witted scruffy-looking nerf herder.” — Princess Leia, The Empire Strikes Back

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#56

“You are nothing. A scavenger girl is no match for the power in me. I am all the Sith.” — Emperor Palpatine, The Rise of Skywalker

7points

#57

“Stormbloopers. Bucket brain. Buckethead.” — Ezra Bridger, Star Wars Rebels

7points

#58

“Never underestimate a droid.” — General Leia Organa, The Rise of Skywalker

7points

#59

“I guess every once in a while both suns shine on a womp rat’s tail.” — Cobb Vanth, The Mandalorian

7points

#60

“As my sweet mother always said, ‘Son, if one hostage is good, two are better. And three, well, that’s good business.'” — Hondo Ohnaka, The Clone Wars

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#61

“You can’t stop change any more than you can stop the suns from setting.” — Shmi Skywalker, The Phantom Menace

7points

#62

“Women always figure out the truth. Always.” — Han Solo, The Force Awakens

7points

#63

“I’m a big deal in the resistance.” — Finn, The Force Awakens

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#64

“In my book, experience outranks everything.” — Captain Rex, The Clone Wars

7points

#65

“Can I offer you a libation to celebrate the closing of our shared narrative?” — The Client, The Mandalorian

7points

#66

“Stand together, die together. Let your death be the final word in the story of rebellion.” — Emperor Palpatine, The Rise of Skywalker

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#67

“Let the past die. Kill it if you have to.” — Kylo Ren, The Last Jedi

7points

#68

“Compassion, which I would define as unconditional love, is essential to a Jedi’s life so you might say we are encouraged to love.” — Anakin Skywalker, Attack Of The Clones

7points

#69

“We had each other. That’s how we won.” — Lando Calrissian, The Rise of Skywalker

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#70

“Soon will I rest, yes, forever sleep. Earned it I have. Twilight is upon me, soon night must fall.” – Yoda, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

7points

#71

“Smaller in number are we, but larger in mind.” – Yoda, The Clone Wars

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#72

“Be careful not to choke on your aspirations.” – Darth Vader, Rogue One

7points

#73

“The dark side is in our blood.” – Kylo Ren, The Last Jedi

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#74

“I truly, deeply love you. And before we die, I want you to know.” – Anakin Skywalker, Attack of the Clones

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#75

“I’ll never turn to the dark side. You’ve failed, your highness. I am a Jedi, like my father before me.” — Luke Skywalker, Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

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#76

“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, The Clone Wars

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#77

“You have failed me for the last time.” — Darth Vader, The Empire Strikes Back

7points

#78

“Be mindful of your thoughts Anakin. They’ll betray you.” — Obi-Wan Kenobi, Attack of the Clones

7points

#79

“Traveling through hyperspace ain’t like dusting crops, farm boy.” — Han Solo, A New Hope

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#80

“Confronting fear is the destiny of a Jedi. Your destiny.” — Luke Skywalker, The Rise of Skywalker

7points

#81

“Your eyes can deceive you; don’t trust them.” — Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

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#82

“Congratulations. You are being rescued.” — K-2SO, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

6points

#83

“Sorry lady. I don’t understand frog.” — Din “The Mandalorian” Djarin, The Mandalorian

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#84

“I’m a Mandalorian. Weapons are part of my religion.” — Mando, The Mandalorian

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#85

“Be careful not to choke on your aspirations, director.” — Darth Vader, Rogue One

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#86

“I’ve seen what such feelings can do to a fully trained Jedi Knight. To the best of us.” — Ahsoka Tano, The Mandalorian

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#87

“The fear of loss is a path to the dark side.” — Yoda, Revenge Of The Sith

6points

#88

“Let go of your hate.” — Luke Skywalker, Return Of The Jedi

6points

#89

“Strike me down in anger and I’ll always be with you. Just like your father.” — Luke Skywalker, Star Wars: Episode VIII: The Last Jedi

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#90

“You’re just a child in a mask.” — Snoke, The Last Jedi

6points

#91

“Mos Eisley, you will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.” — Obi-Wan Kenobi, A New Hope

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#92

“Some moof milker put a compressor on the ignition line.” — Han Solo, Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens

6points

#93

“I am one with the Force and the Force is with me.” — Chirrut, Rogue One

6points

#94

“A friendly piece of advice; assume that I know everything.” — Moff Gideon, The Mandalorian

6points

#95

“So this is how liberty dies… With thunderous applause.” — Queen Amidala, Revenge of The Sith

6points

#96

“Make ten men feel like a hundred.” — Cassian Andor, Rogue One

6points

#97

“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, The Rise of Skywalker

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#98

“A thousand generations live in you now. But this is your fight.” — Luke Skywalker, The Rise of Skywalker

6points

#99

“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, The Phantom Menace

6points

#100

“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, Rogue One

6points

#101

“As long as there’s light, we’ve got a chance.” – Poe Dameron, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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#102

“You know, no matter how much we fought, I’ve always hated watching you leave.” – Leia Organa, The Force Awakens

6points

#103

“I’m just a simple man trying to make my way in the universe.” – Jango Fett, Attack of the Clones

6points

#104

“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, Star Wars Rebels

6points

#105

“Dreams pass in time.” — Obi-Wan Kenobi, Attack of the Clones

6points

#106

“Let’s keep a little optimism here.” — Han Solo, Return of the Jedi

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#107

“I won’t fail you. I’m not afraid.” — Luke Skywalker, The Empire Strikes Back

6points

#108

“I’ve seen this raw strength only once before. It didn’t scare me enough then. It does now.” — Luke Skywalker, The Last Jedi

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Knitting Panda 9 months ago

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#109

“We’ll always be with you. No one’s ever really gone. A thousand generations live in you now.” — Luke Skywalker, Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker

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Knitting Panda 9 months ago

We used to think these quotes were so deep and meaningful. In truth, they are really inane.

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Knitting Panda 9 months ago

We used to think these quotes were so deep and meaningful. In truth, they are really inane.

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