Obi-Wan Kenobi: A great leap forward often requires first taking two steps back.
Anakin Skywalker: And sometimes all it requires is the will to jump.
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 18, with the title of ‘Mystery of a Thousand Moons’ (1×18). 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: 18
- Episode Name: Mystery of a Thousand Moons
- Production: Lucasfilm (Disney+)
Why we collected this quote
This is a classic bit of Jedi-to-Skywalker wisdom. We included it because it sounds like a profound lesson, but Anakin’s reply shows he prefers simple action over complex metaphors.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Obi-Wan uses a metaphor about taking steps back to move forward. Anakin’s response – that sometimes you just need the “will to jump” – is a perfect summary of his entire approach to being a Jedi.
