Star Wars quotes have inspired people since 1977 when a new sort of movie debuted in theatres all around the world.
George Lucas and Lucasfilm introduced us to The Force, droids, spaceships, the Death Star, and the unending conflict between Jedi and Sith by proclaiming the existence of another universe in a galaxy far, far away.
Several decades later, a total of nine Star Wars films have captivated generations of fans.
Regardless of which trilogy you prefer, and whether you celebrate the Star Wars Universe on May 4th or not, we’ve gathered the best Star Wars quotations in one location.
We hope they will inspire you today… May the Force be with you at all times!
80+ Amazing Star Wars Quotes
We’ve been introduced to an enormously wide and diverse group of characters throughout the course of three unique Star Wars trilogies.
The inhabitants of the Star Wars world have made us laugh and cry, from Jedi Masters and Sith Lords to Queens, Princesses, and Emperors to conmen and rebels. These are some of the most memorable Star Wars phrases from all three films.
The ability to speak does not make you intelligent, now get out of here.___Qui-Gon Jinn

We must keep our faith in the Republic. The day we stop believing democracy can work is the day we lose it.___Queen Jamillia
No! Try not. Do, or do not. There is no try.― George Lucas
The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural.___Chancellor Palpatine

We seem to be made to suffer. It’s our lot in life. – C-3PO
Always remember, your focus determines your reality.― George Lucas

In time, the suffering of your people will persuade you to see our point of view.___Viceroy Nute Gunray
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
The ability to speak does not make you intelligent.― George Lucas

So this is how liberty dies…with thunderous applause.___Padmé Amidala
There’s always a bigger fish.___Qui-Gon Jinn
Somebody has to save our skins.___Leia Organa

So this is how liberty dies. With thunderous applause.― George Lucas
If you define yourself by your power to take life, your desire to dominate, to possess, then you have nothing.___Obi-Wan Kenobi
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
We’re doomed.___C-3PO

You’re asking me to be rational. That is something that I know I cannot do. Believe me, I wish I could just wish away my feelings, but I can’t.___Anakin Skywalker
Confronting fear is the destiny of a jedi. Your destiny.___Luke Skywalker
Get your head out of your cockpit.___Leia Organa

The Force is neither light nor dark, master nor slave, but a balance between extremes.– Lanoree Brock
Something inside me has always been there, but now it’s awake.___Rey
A tyrant can make anything seem to be ‘the will of the people.’___Leia Organa
You know what I always say… speak softly, and drive a big tank.___Hondo Ohnaka

Good. Twice the pride, double the fall.___Count Dooku
I stood and walked around the desk so I could stand over him. Menacingly. Like Darth Vader, only with better lung capacity.― Darynda Jones
She was more interested in protecting the Light than seeming like a hero.___Leia Organa

If there’s a bright center to the universe, you’re on the planet that it’s farthest from. – Luke Skywalker__Rebellions are built on hope.___Jyn Erso
Every time I question him about the feasibility, he smiles at me like he’s Yoda and I’m just a dumbass without the Force.― Kendare Blake
Dreams pass in time.__Obi-Wan Kenobi

Some day you’re gonna be wrong, I just hope I’m there to see it.___Leia Organa
He’s quite clever, you know…for a human being.___C-3PO
Who’s the more foolish; the fool, or the fool who follows him? – Obi-Wan Kenobi

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
I won’t fail you. I’m not afraid.___Luke Skywalker
The universe is full of dead people who lived by assumption.― Alan Dean Foster

If you strike me down I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.___Obi-Wan Kenobi
You can’t stop the change, any more than you can stop the suns from setting. – Shmi Skywalker___Let go of your hate.___Luke Skywalker

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
Sometimes we’re loyal to more than one thing. When there’s a conflict, we have to choose which loyalty to honor.― Claudia Gray

A Jedi gains power through understanding and a Sith gains understanding through power.___Emperor Palpatine
Light. Darkness. A balance.___Rey
I sense great fear in you, Skywalker. You have hate. You have anger. But you don’t use them.___Count Dooku

Rogue Squadron doesn’t run. Unless we really, really have to.”
“No, this will be Wraith Squadron’s mission.”
“We don’t mind running. Even when we don’t have to.― Aaron Allston
He became so powerful, the only thing he was afraid of was losing his power…which, eventually of course, he did.___Emperor Palpatine

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
Your eyes can deceive you. Don’t trust them.___Obi-Wan Kenobi
It’s a trap!__Admiral Ackbar

I don’t know who you are or where you came from but from now on you’ll do as I tell you, okay?___Leia Organa
I’ll never turn to the dark side. You’ve failed, your highness. I am a Jedi, like my father before me.___Luke Skywalker

Han Solo: Wonderful girl. Either I’m going to kill her or I’m beginning to like her.― George Lucas
The Force will be with you. Always.___Obi-Wan Kenobi
Power! Unlimited power!___Darth Sidious

I’m just a simple man trying to make my way in the universe. – Jango Fett
You know, no matter how much we fought, I’ve always hated watching you leave.___Leia Organa
I need someone to show me my place in all of this.___Rey

Greed can be a powerful ally. – Quin-Gon Jinn
In my experience there is no such thing as luck.___Obi-Wan Kenobi
I find your lack of faith disturbing.― Darth Vader
I can feel you anger. It gives you focus. It makes you stronger.__Chancellor Palpatine
Remember, concentrate on the moment. Feel, don’t think, use your instincts.__Qui-Gon Jinn
Now, be brave and don’t look back. Don’t look back.___Shmi Skywalker
Only a Sith deals in absolutes!__Obi-Wan Kenobi
I’m not afraid to die. I’ve been dying a little bit each day since you came back into my life.___Padmé Amidala
If you can’t tell him, can you at least tell me?” Wutroow asked.
“I especially can’t tell you,” Ar’alani said, giving her a wry smile. “Your brain is the one I rely on to make sure mine is functioning properly.― Timothy Zahn
Sometimes we must let go of our pride and do what is requested of us. – Padmé Amidala
The Force, it’s calling to you. Just let it in.___Maz Kanata
I was not elected to watch my people suffer and die while you discuss this invasion in a committee.___Queen Amidala
Be mindful of your thoughts, Anakin. They will betray you.__Obi-Wan Kenobi
I fear nothing. For all is as the Force wills it.___Chirrut Imwe
I have a bad feeling about this. – Leia Organa
Long have I waited, and now your coming together is your undoing.___Emperor Palpatine
We’re not alone. Good people will fight if we lead them.___Poe Dameron
He’s no good to me dead.___Boba Fett
Here goes nothing.___Lando Calrissian
To be angry is to be human.___Padmé Amidala
At last we will reveal ourselves to the Jedi. At last we will have revenge.__Darth Maul
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
These aren’t the droids you’re looking for.___Obi-Wan Kenobi
I know how to run without you holding my hand!__Rey
Aren’t you a little short for a Stormtrooper? – Leia Organa
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.___Obi-Wan Kenobi
Keep your concentration here and now, where it belongs.– Qui-Gon Jinn
You have your moments. Not many of them, but you have them.___Leia Organa
You are no Vader. You are just a child in a mask.___Emperor Palpatine
You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious.___Obi-Wan Kenobi
Luke, you’re going to find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view.___Obi-Wan Kenobi
I’m being torn apart. I want to be free of this pain. I know what I have to do, but I don’t know if I have the strength to do it. Will you help me?___Kylo Ren
This holiday is yours, where we all share with you the hope that this day brings us closer to freedom and to harmony and to peace. No matter how different we appear, we’re all the same in our struggle against the powers of evil and darkness.___Leia Organa
That’s no moon. – Obi-Wan Kenobi