Read 10 of the best iconic lines from the series Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2020).

The Clone Wars is a TV series from the Star Wars Universe, set in the “prequel era” that is between Episode II and Episode III (prequel movies).

Quotes are sorted in chronological order as they come up in the series.

1. “Doing what the Jedi Council says, that’s one thing, how we go about doing it, that’s another.”

“Doing what the Jedi Council says, that’s one thing, how we go about doing it, that’s another.”

Anakin Skywalker (to Ahsoka, Ep. 1×02)

2. “In this war, a danger there is, of losing who we are.”

“To answer power with power, the Jedi way, this is not. In this war, a danger there is, of losing who we are.”

Master Yoda (Ep. 1×10)
One of the best quotes by Master Yoda from the Star Wars Universe | "To answer power with power, the Jedi way, this is not. In this war, a danger there is, of losing who we are." (Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Ep. 1x10)
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3. “If we continue to impoverish our people, it is not on the battlefield where Dooku will defeat us, but in our own homes.”

“If we continue to impoverish our people, it is not on the battlefield where Dooku will defeat us, but in our own homes.”

Padmé Amidala (to the Senate, Ep. 3×11)

4. “The Jedi code often prevents us from going far enough to achieve victory.”

“We aren’t soldiers. We’re peacekeepers. The Jedi code often prevents us from going far enough to achieve victory.”

Anakin Skywalker (to Ahsoka, Ep. 3×20)

5. “If we sacrifice our code, even for victory, we may lose that which is most important, our honor.”

“War tends to distort our point of view. If we sacrifice our code, even for victory, we may lose that which is most important, our honor.”

Obi-Wan Kenobi (to Anakin, Ep. 3×20)

6. “Some leaders’ strength is inspiring greatness in others.”

“You don’t have to carry a sword to be powerful. Some leaders’ strength is inspiring greatness in others.”

Ahsoka Tano (to Prince Lee-Char, Ep. 4×02)
One of the best quotes by Ahsoka Tano from the Star Wars Universe | "You don't have to carry a sword to be powerful. Some leaders' strength is inspiring greatness in others." (to Prince Lee-Char, Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Ep. 4x02)
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7. “We’re not programmed. You have to learn to make your own decisions.”

“I used to believe that being a good soldier meant doing everything they told you. That’s how they engineered us. But we’re not droids. We’re not programmed. You have to learn to make your own decisions.”

Captain Rex (Ep. 4×10)
One of the best quotes by Captain Rex from the Star Wars Universe | "I used to believe that being a good soldier meant doing everything they told you. That's how they engineered us. But we're not droids. We're not programmed. You have to learn to make your own decisions." (Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Ep. 4x10)
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8. “I understand wanting to walk away from the Order.”

“I understand. More than you realize, I understand wanting to walk away from the Order.”

Anakin Skywalker (to Ahsoka, Ep. 5×20)

9. “Sometimes in war, it’s hard to be the one that survives.”

“Sometimes in war, it’s hard to be the one that survives.”

Commander Cody (to Rex, Ep. 7×01)

10. “All I’ve been since I was a Padawan is a soldier.”

“As a Jedi, we were trained to be keepers of the peace, not soldiers. But all I’ve been since I was a Padawan is a soldier.”

Ahsoka Tano (to Rex, Ep. 7×11)

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

In total we’ve collected more than 100 quotes from the full series. 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. We tried to pick the ones that best capture the overall theme of The Clone Wars.

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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