16 Memorable Quotes about Life from Classic Star Wars


The memorable characters from Star Wars have been with us for over thirty years. While we may not spend our time fighting storm troopers, Sith Lords, and alien bounty hunters in real life, there are still many life lessons we can learn from Star Wars. Enjoy this selection of humorous and memorable quotes from the classic original trilogy, as Luke, Han, Yoda, and others teach us about love, friendship, and life.

  1. 16

    Who is more foolish? The fool, or the fool who follows him?

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  1. 15

    Size matters not. Judge me by my size, do you?

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  1. 14

    Let go of your hate.

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  1. 13

    Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny.

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  1. 12

    Fly casual.

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  1. 11

    In my experience there is no such thing as luck.

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  1. 10

    I’m sure he’ll be all right. He’s quite clever, you know… for a human being.

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  1. 9

    If money is all you care about, then that’s what you’ll receive.

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  1. 8

    Your eyes can deceive you. Don’t trust them.

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  1. 7

    Well, short help is better than no help at all.

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  1. 6

    Your overconfidence is your weakness.

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  1. 5

    War does not make one great.

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  1. 4

    He must choose his own path. No one can choose it for him.

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  1. 3

    It’s against my programming to impersonate a deity.

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  1. 2

    Never tell me the odds!

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    Do or do not. There is no try.

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I hope you’ve enjoyed these quotes. There is so much wisdom even in fictional stories, as the Star Wars movies prove. Follow the Force, trust your friends, and always follow your heart.