Palpatine: Get help. You’re no match for him. He’s a Sith lord.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Chancellor Palpatine, Sith lords are our speciality.
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
Obi-Wan’s dry confidence here is so perfectly delivered that it became one of our favourite lines in the entire prequel trilogy. There’s no bravado in it – just the quiet, almost bored assurance of someone who has genuinely done this before. It’s witty, iconic, and effortlessly cool.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Palpatine is warning the two Jedi that before them is a Sith lord and they’re in over their heads. Obi-Wan’s reply – calm, almost amused – immediately reframes the dynamic. He’s not intimidated. Neither is Anakin. The line sets the tone for the whole opening sequence: two Jedi at the absolute height of their partnership.
Fun facts & Trivia
Last fight alongside: This is the last time in any of the films that Obi-Wan and Anakin fight together as equals and as friends. The entire opening act of Revenge of the Sith exists partly to show us exactly what’s about to be destroyed – and lines like this one make that loss hurt more.
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