Han Solo: Even if I could take off… I’d never get past the tractor beam.
Ben Kenobi: Leave that to me.
Han Solo: Damn fool, I knew that you were gonna say that.
Ben Kenobi: Who’s the more foolish… the fool or the fool who follows him?
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote is from Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) (also known as Episode IV). Produced by Lucasfilm, the film is a part of the Star Wars universe.
- Movie: Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)
- Movie Number: Episode IV
- Production: Lucasfilm
Why we collected this quote
We love this because it’s such a wise and witty “Ben Kenobi” quote! It shows his calm wisdom even when Han is being rude.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Han calls Ben a “damn fool” for thinking he can deactivate the tractor beam. Ben fires back with this clever question, basically telling Han that if he thinks Ben is a fool, then Han is even crazier for following him!
