Read 10 of the most unforgettable lines from the movie Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980).
The Empire Strikes Back is the second movie in the Original Trilogy, which consists of the first three Star Wars films released. It is often considered a fan favorite and one of the most beloved movies in the Star Wars universe.
The movie is also known as Star Wars Episode V, which places it in the chronological story timeline as opposed to the release order. It was produced by Lucasfilm.
Quotes are sorted in chronological order as they come up in the movie.
1. “Someday you’ll be wrong. I hope I’m there to see it.”
“Someday you’ll be wrong. I hope I’m there to see it.”
Leia Organa (to Han)
2. “Never tell me the odds.”
“Never tell me the odds.”
Han Solo (to C-3PO)
3. “Sometimes I just don’t understand human behaviour.”
“Sometimes I just don’t understand human behaviour. After all, I’m only trying to do my job.”
C-3PO
4. “Wars not make one great.”
“Great warrior? Wars not make one great.”
Master Yoda (to Luke)
5. “Adventure. Excitement. A Jedi craves not these things.”
“Adventure. Excitement. A Jedi craves not these things.”
Master Yoda (to Luke)
6. “A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defence… never for attack.”
“A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defence… never for attack.”
Master Yoda (to Luke)
7. “Do… or do not. There is no try.”
“You must unlearn what you have learned. Try not. Do… or do not. There is no try.”
Master Yoda (to Luke)
8. “Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you?”
“Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you? And well you should not… for my ally is the Force. And a powerful ally it is.”
Master Yoda (to Luke)
9. “You are not a Jedi yet.”
“The Force is with you, young Skywalker. But you are not a Jedi yet.”
Darth Vader (to Luke)
10. “No. I am your father.”
“No. I am your father. Search your feelings. You know it to be true.”
Darth Vader
What’s your favorite quote from The Empire Strikes Back? Let us know in the comments, especially if it didn’t make this list.
We’ve collected over 20 memorable quotes from this iconic movie, and here you saw our top 10 picks. This selection combines our personal favorites, the most frequently quoted lines, the most popular ones, and those that often go viral on social media. If you feel there’s a quote that deserves a spot in the top 10, share it in the comments—your suggestions could help shape the list!
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- List of All Characters from the movie
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