Summary
Few other fictional characters are as famous as Luke Skywalker, the naive farm boy who grew up to be a Jedi Master. It’s a household name easily recognized by virtually anyone, even if they’ve never seen theStar Warsmovies or aren’t familiar with the IP.
The whole story ofStar Warsstarted with this aspiring young Jedi, who was but a moisture farmer on an isolated desert planet when a wayward astromech droid fell into his life. The rest is pop culture history, and thanks to the wide variety of media in which Luke has appeared since then, many famous and memorable quotes have been attributed to him.
Updated on May 27th, 2024, by Kristy Ambrose:The Star Wars franchise has branched out even more in recent years, and the iconic character that Mark Hamill brought to life in A New Hope has reappeared in some of the new IPs. Other than the six movies that made up the original trilogy and the more recent Disney films, Luke Skywalker has also been seen in several of the new Disney+ television shows, including The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Book of Boba Fett,and Star Wars Rebels. Since he keeps showing up, Luke will continue to have great lines of dialogue to add to this list, which is exactly what happened with this latest update.
Fans were pleasantly surprised byLuke’s appearance inThe Mandalorian, a television show that reignited Pedro Pascal’s fame by placing him as the title character and breathed new life into the television wing of the IP. He didn’t have many lines in this episode, and he didn’t need any, since the real impact was just his appearance, but one of the best quotes was this one.
Grogu is the “he” in this quote, and Luke is paying it forward by taking in the little “Baby Yoda” to train as a Jedi, as he was taken in by a kind and patient Yoda. This leads to an emotional farewell between Grogu and his friend and protector and a fitting end to a great season of television.
Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope
The quote that became a running joke throughout the series was spoken by Luke in the first movie. It is a throwaway line from the scene in which the Millennium Falcon is approaching what those inside it first believe to be a small moon. This assumption is then corrected by Obi-Wan, who understands that the so-called “moon” is actually a really big space station.
The line appears in every one of the old movies and several other types ofStar Wars-related media, although it’s not always Luke that says it. Leia uses the line inThe Empire Strikes Back, for example, when the Falcon flies into a suspicious cave.
6"It’s Your Choice, But I Warn You Not To Underestimate My Powers."
Star Wars Episode 6: Return Of The Jedi
The Empire Strikes Backends on a somber note, with a shaken Leia and a badly beaten-up Luke staring out the window of a medical freighter floating through space. When Luke appears again at the beginning ofReturn of the Jedi,he’s gone through some profound changes and is no longer a talented but over-eager student.
Jabba the Hutt, however, isn’t exactly a believer, and doesn’t think much of Luke when he gets into the Palace using some basic Jedi mind tricks. The young Jedi, who is all but a Master now with one confrontation left, warns the infamous mob boss against being too arrogant. Jabba ignores him, and pays the ultimate price.
Mark Hamill’s return as Luke Skywalker in the new trilogy was the event that everyone watching was hoping to see. Besides that, to witnesshis prowess as a Jedi Masterwith decades of training was also impressive, but the most endearing moment of all is the one he shares with his sister, in which he says this line.
Luke isn’t only referring to the dead or those who are about to die, but also those who might seem lost because their choices in life have led them away. It’s an interesting paraphrase of his lines to Darth Vadar inReturn of the Jediwhen he insists that there is still good left in the Sith Lord.
4"If There’s A Bright Center Of The Universe, You’re On The Planet That It’s Furthest From."
This is one of the lines that fans often attribute to the whiny farmboy version of Luke before he discovered a world beyond the moisture farm and the flight academy. He was already in a poor mood when Uncle Owen saddled him with droids to clean, ruining his afternoon of “wasting time with his friends,” and he stomps back to the farm to say this line.
The droids go back to the workshop with their new master for an oil bath and a session of cleaning. Luke’s snide description of Tatooine was prompted by C3P0’s lament that he isn’t even sure what planet he’s on, and this is how the frustrated farm boy replies. Minutes later, he discovers a recording of Princess Leia, and his world changes forever.
3"Some Things Are Stronger Than Blood."
Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise Of Skywalker
Rei and Luke had some great moments together that recalled Luke’s training days, and this is a moment when she communes with his force ghost. By this time, Rey has discovered that she’s a Palpatine and is dealing with some deep despair as she considers her past choices and her ultimate fate.
Luke appearsin force ghost formwhen all seems lost, as is tradition, and explains to Rey that “some things are stronger than blood.” As someone who was raised and trained by people that he was not related to by blood, Luke knows what he’s talking about.
In addition to appearing in movies, comics, and television shows, Luke Skywalker has also been featured in several video games. Plenty of characters that the fans know and love from theStar Warscanon also appear in this form of media, such as Han Soloand Ahsoka Tano, but Luke is the one who’s given the dialogue that includes this quote.
This quote is part of a larger conversation in which Del Meeko expresses frustration about his future. He doesn’t like the Empire, but there’s nowhere else to go. Luke disagrees and replies that there is a choice. Not between the Empire and the Rebellion, but the choice to be a better person.
1"You’ve Failed, Your Highness. I Am A Jedi, Like My Father Before Me."
This is one of the most memorable quotes in the wholeStar Warsfranchise, along with one of Luke’s best quotes. He says it to the Emperor after defeating his apprentice, Darth Vader, in the lightsaber rematch everyone in the galaxy had been waiting to see.
A quote that not only speaks to the defiance of the Jedi in the face of evil but the resolve of Luke Skywalker himself. In the end, even if the Emperor defeats Luke and purges him from his body, he will never have his obedience.
