Obi-Wan Kenobi: Subtlety has never been one of your strong points, Anakin.
Anakin Skywalker: Everything I know I learned from you, Master.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Oh, if only that were true.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote comes from a TV series ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’. The scene where this moment comes from is in Season 1 Episode 4, with the title of ‘Destroy Malevolence’ (1×04). The series is part of the Star Wars universe, set between the prequel movies Episode II and III. The series The Clone Wars is produced by Lucasfilm and currently distributed on Disney+.
- TV Series: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
- Season: 1
- Episode: 4
- Episode Name: Destroy Malevolence
- Production: Lucasfilm (Disney+)
Why we collected this quote
This is a fantastic bit of witty banter! We chose it because it’s the perfect “student-surpasses-master” (or at least annoys him) moment that defines their relationship.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Obi-Wan criticizes Anakin’s lack of subtlety. Anakin’s sarcastic reply – blaming Obi-Wan for everything he knows – is a brilliant way of teasing his former master about his own teaching style.
