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.
#1
“Who’s the more foolish: the fool or the fool who follows him?” — Obi-Wan Kenobi, A New Hope
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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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#4
“Never tell me the odds.” — Han Solo, The Empire Strikes Back
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#5
“Reality doesn’t care if you believe it.” — Boba Fett
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#6
“Try not. Do or do not. There is no try.” — Yoda, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
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“In my experience, there’s no such thing as luck.” — Obi-Wan Kenobi, A New Hope
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#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
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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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#12
“Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose.” — Yoda, Revenge Of The Sith
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“That’s how we’re gonna win. Not fighting what we hate, saving what we love.” — Rose, The Last Jedi
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#14
“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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#15
“Don’t call me a mindless philosopher, you overweight glob of grease.” — C-3PO, A New Hope
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“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
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#17
“May the Force be with you.” — Obi-Wan Kenobi, A New Hope
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#18
“No longer certain that one ever does win a war, I am.” — Yoda, The Clone Wars
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#19
“Insolence? We are pirates. We don’t even know what that means.” — Hondo Ohnaka, The Clone Wars
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#20
“There’s always a bigger fish.” — Qui-Gon Jinn, The Phantom Menace
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