20 Greatest Star Wars Quotes Of All-Time

By John Henry / February 20, 2013

1. Obi-Wan Learns Astronomy

THE QUOTE: That's no moon. It's a space station. THE SPEAKER: Obi-Wan Kenobi THE FILM: Star Wars: A New Hope THE BACKGROUND: Obi-Wan and company arrive at Alderaan only to find it has been exploded out of existence. While in the Alderaan system, they encounter a lone TIE fighter that zooms up and away from them as the look out of the cockpit. Our heroes speculate as to how it has come to be on its own in the further reaches of space. Luke speculates the fighter was part of a convoy that was lost. However, as he says this, something huge and looming appears in the distance, something that the TIE fighter is heading for. A small moon, Han reckons. Suddenly, Obi-Wan realizes in horror what it is it; too late as it turns out. The Death Star already has the Millennium Falcon held in its tractor beam. You should have paid more attention in astronomy class, Obi-Wan; perhaps you wouldnt have misplaced an entire planet either

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So there you have it, my personal top 20 greatest Star Wars quotes. Youll have seen that the balance is tipped quite heavily in favour of the original trilogy, but I do honestly believe that the lions share of quotable dialogue is to be found within these three films. It seems to me that a lot of the dialogue in the prequel trilogy is simply not all that memorable. Still, I dont believe for a moment that my list is complete or exhaustive by any stretch of the imagination, but they are the quotes that resonate most in my mind when I think of Star Wars in relation with the space available in this article. Here are a few honorable mentions: Grand Moff Tarkin: Charming to the last. You don't know how hard I found it, signing the order to terminate your life. Obi-Wan: Who's the more foolish? The fool, or the fool who follows him? Han Solo: Great, kid. Don't get cocky. Yoda: Wars not make one great. Yoda: Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter. Yoda: If once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny Princess Leia: Luke! Luke! Don't! It's a trap! It's a trap! Luke: There's nothing to see. I used to live here, you know. Han Solo: You're gonna die here, you know. Convenient. Young Obi-Wan: You were right about one thing, master. The negotiations were short. The point is that everyone has their own valid and personal list of favorite quotes; please feel free to contribute them in the comments below. And remember, the Force will be with you, always.