Obi-Wan Kenobi: You are strong and wise, Anakin, and I am very proud of you. I have trained you since you were a small boy. I have taught you everything I know. And you have become a far greater Jedi than I could ever hope to be. But be patient, Anakin. It will not be long before the council makes you a Jedi master.
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 earnest, generous speech here is heartbreaking on every rewatch – not because it’s false, but because it’s completely true, and it changes nothing. We find this one of the saddest moments in the prequel trilogy: two friends at their closest, right before everything breaks apart.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Anakin has come to Obi-Wan after the Council snub, frustrated and feeling unseen. Rather than deflect, Obi-Wan offers the most direct expression of pride and affection he’s ever given his apprentice – full acknowledgement that Anakin has surpassed him. The tragedy is that Anakin has already been in Palpatine’s company long enough that even this isn’t enough to hold him.
Fun facts & Trivia
Behind the Scenes: Ewan McGregor has said this was one of the scenes he was most proud of in the trilogy – he plays Obi-Wan’s sincerity without any deflection or irony, which makes the farewell quality of the scene land as intended. It functions as a quiet goodbye that neither character knows is happening.
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