Read 10 of the most iconic lines from the movie Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983).

Return of the Jedi is considered the third and final movie of the Original Trilogy, which consists of the first three Star Wars movies released. For a time, this was regarded as the conclusion of the Skywalker saga until the Sequels came into being. Return of the Jedi remains one of the most significant movies in the Star Wars universe.

The movie is also known as Star Wars Episode VI, 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. “I’m out of it for a little while, everybody gets delusions of grandeur.”

“Luke? Luke’s crazy. He can’t even take care of himself, much less rescue anybody. A Jedi knight? I’m out of it for a little while, everybody gets delusions of grandeur.”

Han Solo

2. “When 900 years old you reach, look as good you will not?”

“Sick have I become. Old and weak. When 900 years old you reach, look as good you will not? Soon will I rest. Yes. Forever sleep. Earned it I have.”

Master Yoda (to Luke)

3. “Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny.”

“Remember, a Jedi’s strength flows from the Force. But beware… Anger, fear, aggression, the dark side are they. Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny.”

Master Yoda (to Luke)
Star Wars Return of the Jedi: "Anger, fear, aggression, the dark side are they. Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny." - Master Yoda (to Luke)

4. “When gone am I, the last of the Jedi will you be.”

“Luke, when gone am I, the last of the Jedi will you be. Luke, the Force runs strong in your family. Pass on what you have learned. Luke… there is… another… Sk… Sky…walker.”

Master Yoda (to Luke)

5. “He’s more machine now than man, twisted and evil.”

“He’s more machine now than man, twisted and evil.”

Ben Kenobi (about Vader)

6. “The Force is strong in my family.”

“The Force is strong in my family. My father has it. I have it. And my sister has it.”

Luke Skywalker (to Leia)
Star Wars Return of the Jedi: "The Force is strong in my family." - Luke Skywalker (to Leia)

7. “There is good in him. I’ve felt it.”

“There is good in him. I’ve felt it. He won’t turn me over to the Emperor. I can save him. I can turn him back to the good side. I have to try.”

Luke Skywalker (to Leia about Vader)

8. “That name no longer has any meaning for me.”

“That name no longer has any meaning for me.”

Darth Vader

9. “It’s a trap!”

“Take evasive action… It’s a trap!”

Admiral Ackbar
Star Wars Return of the Jedi: "It's a trap!" - Admiral Ackbar

10. “Just for once, let me look on you with my own eyes.”

“Just for once, let me look on you with my own eyes. Luke. You were right. You were right about me. Tell your sister you were right.”

Darth Vader

What was your favorite quote from the movie? Let us know in the comments, especially if you don’t see it on this list.

In total we’ve collected more than 20 quotes from this iconic movie. This is our pick of what we consider the 10 best quotes. It’s a mix of our opinions, quotes that are often heard repeated, most visited ones, and the ones that go viral on social media. If you feel like you have one, or more quotes that deserves to be in top 10, let us know in the comments, the list can change based on your suggestions.

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