Master Yoda (about Luke): Told you, I did. Reckless is he. Now… matters are worse.
Ben Kenobi: That boy is our last hope.
Master Yoda: No, there is another.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote is from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980), also known as Episode V. Produced by Lucasfilm, the film is a part of the Star Wars universe.
- Movie: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
- Movie Number: Episode V
- Production: Lucasfilm
Why we collected this quote
This exchange is one of the most quietly shocking and suspenseful moments in Empire – a dramatic piece of foreshadowing that hinted at a major revelation without giving it away. The mystery of “another” kept audiences guessing for three years, and it’s a turning point in the saga’s mythology. It’s one of Yoda’s most iconic and memorable lines.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Luke has just recklessly left Dagobah to help his friends in Cloud City, despite Yoda and Obi-Wan’s warnings. As Obi-Wan laments that Luke was their last hope, Yoda’s gentle correction – “No, there is another” – hints at a second candidate for the Jedi legacy. At the time audiences had no idea who that might be; the answer comes in Return of the Jedi: Leia.
Fun facts & Trivia
Behind the scenes: The “there is another” hint was planted deliberately, but Leia being Luke’s sister was not fully worked out when Empire was made. George Lucas later confirmed that the identity of the “other” was not yet fixed at the time of filming – Yoda’s line was an intentional mystery left open for the next film.
