20 Inspiring Star Wars Quotes to Live By

It may have happened a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, but these Star Wars quotes couldn't be more relevant to modern-day life.

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The Most Inspiring Star Wars Quotes of All Time

Over the past few decades, Star Wars has come from a galaxy far, far away to a place much closer to home: our living rooms. After going to theatres to watch the classic films to catching the latest installments on Disney+, many of these inspiring Star Wars quotes have likely become etched in your consciousness. From Luke and Leia to Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda, these words of wisdom are as powerful today as they were when you first heard them. Did your favourite Star Wars quotes make our roundup?

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Obi-Wan Kenobi on Trust

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

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Wise Words from Yoda

“Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter.” —Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

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Obi-Wan Kenobi on Luck

“In my experience, there’s no such thing as luck.” —Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

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Yoda’s Pep Talk

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

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Han Solo on Risk

“Never tell me the odds.” —Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

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Yoda on Fate

“Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny.” —Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

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Qui-Gon Jinn on Perspective

“There’s always a bigger fish.” —Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

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Yoda on Consequences

“Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering.” —Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

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Darth Vader on Loyalty

“I find your lack of faith disturbing.” —Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

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Luke Skywalker on Freedom

“Let go of your hate.” —Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

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Qui-Gon Jinn on Perception

“Your focus determines your reality.” —Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

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Obi-Wan Kenobi on Obedience

“Who’s the more foolish; the fool, or the fool who follows him?” —Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

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Queen Amidala on Inaction

“I was not elected to watch my people suffer and die while you discuss this invasion in a committee.” —Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

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Anakin Skywalker on Compassion

“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.” —Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones

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Queen Amidala on Corruption

“So this is how liberty dies… with thunderous applause.” —Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

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Han Solo on Humility

“Great, kid. Don’t get cocky.” —Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

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Yoda on Problem-Solving

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

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Qui-Gon Jinn on Silence

“The ability to speak does not make you intelligent.”—Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

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Yoda on Anxieties

“The fear of loss is a path to the dark side.” —Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

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