Master Yoda: That face you make… Look I so old to young eyes?
Luke Skywalker: No, of course not.
Master Yoda: I do. Yes, I do. 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.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote is from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983), also known as Episode VI. Produced by Lucasfilm, the film is a part of the Star Wars universe.
- Movie: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983)
- Movie Number: Episode VI
- Production: Lucasfilm
Why we collected this quote
Yoda’s line is one of the most beloved and warmly funny moments in the saga – a perfect blend of dark humor, wisdom, and character. “When 900 years old you reach, look as good you will not?” became one of Yoda’s most iconic and quotable lines, capturing his personality perfectly even as the scene is deeply sad.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Luke returns to Dagobah to complete his training, only to find Yoda gravely ill and dying. Yoda notices Luke’s reaction to seeing how frail he looks and responds with this gentle, self-deprecating joke – typical Yoda, deflecting the heaviness of the moment with dry wit. The humor makes what follows – Yoda’s peaceful death – all the more touching.
Fun facts & Trivia
Yoda’s death in this scene is one of the few truly peaceful deaths in the Star Wars saga – he simply fades away into the Force, becoming one with it. Frank Oz’s performance in this sequence is widely considered among his finest work.
