General Grievous: Your lightsabers will make a fine addition to my collection.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Not this time. And this time, you won’t escape.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote is from Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (2005), also known as Episode III. Produced by Lucasfilm, the film is a part of the Star Wars universe.
- Movie: Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (2005)
- Movie Number: Episode III
- Production: Lucasfilm
Why we collected this quote
General Grievous collecting Jedi lightsabers is one of the great villain details in the prequel trilogy – creepy, theatrical, and revealing. We love this line for the way Obi-Wan’s response shuts it down so cleanly: no grand speech, just a flat “not this time” followed by a promise of actual consequences.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Grievous has cornered Obi-Wan, Anakin, and their group after R2 causes a commotion. He announces his intent to add their sabers to his growing collection – a habit that defines him as someone who sees Jedi as trophies rather than opponents. Obi-Wan’s counter is perfectly calibrated: unimpressed, direct, and setting up the eventual confrontation on Utapau.
Fun facts & Trivia
Grievous’s collection of lightsabers – taken from Jedi he killed – was elaborated significantly in The Clone Wars animated series, where his history as a Sith-trained warrior is explored in detail. By Revenge of the Sith he carries four, which he deploys simultaneously in his fight with Obi-Wan.
