Obi-Wan Kenobi: I have to admit that without the clones, it would not have been a victory.
Yoda: Victory? Victory, you say? Master Obi-Wan, not victory. The shroud of the dark side has fallen. Begun the Clone War has.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote is from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (2002), also known as Episode II. Produced by Lucasfilm, the film is a part of the Star Wars universe.
- Movie: Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (2002)
- Movie Number: Episode II
- Production: Lucasfilm
Why we collected this quote
Yoda’s refusal to call Geonosis a victory is one of the most quietly devastating moments in any of the prequels – and “Begun the Clone War has” became one of his most iconic lines. We chose it because it’s the closing note of the film, and it’s perfect: the Republic thinks it won something, and Yoda alone knows the cost.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
As the dust settles after the Battle of Geonosis – the Republic’s first major military engagement with the clone army – Obi-Wan offers a cautious optimism: at least they survived. Yoda cuts through it. The dark side’s shadow has fallen, democracy is already compromised, and the war they’ve just begun will cost them everything. The final shot of clone troopers marching underlines the point.
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