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44 Wise Yoda Quotes from Star Wars

Introduction

Yoda is a character in the Star Wars universe, first appearing in the 1980 film “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back.”

He is known for his distinctive speech patterns and is one of the most recognizable characters from the franchise.

44 Master Yoda quotes about the force:

#1 “May the Force be with you.”

#2 “So great life is, to finish it no way there is. The more you would enter into it, the vaster would be the possibilities that open their doors.”

#3 “Delicate flower truth is, but also the most precious treasure in life – because liberation it brings, freedom it brings.”

#4 “Smaller in number are we, but larger in mind.”

#5 “When you look at the dark side, careful you must. For the dark side looks back.”

#6 “A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense, NEVER for attack.”

#7 “To answer power with power, the Jedi way this is not.”

#8 “Faith in your new apprentice, misplaced may be. As is your faith in the dark side of the Force.”

#9 “A Jedi’s strength flows from the Force. But beware of the dark side. Anger, fear, aggression; the dark side of the Force are they. Easily they flow, quick to join you in a fight.”

Yoda quotes about death:

Wise Yoda Quotes

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#10 “Death is a natural part of life. Rejoice for those around you who transform into the Force. Mourn them do not. Miss them do not. Attachment leads to jealousy. The shadow of greed, that is.”

#11 “You think Yoda stops teaching, just because his student does not want to hear? A teacher Yoda is. Yoda teaches like drunkards drink, like killers kill.”

#12 “Close your mouth and open your ears, you must. Then hear what your true heart is seeking, you will.”

#13 “A Jedi must have the deepest commitment, the most serious mind.”

#14 “Like reflections in the mirror thoughts are, clouds passing in the sky, but not the clouds the sky is. Desires, memories, imagination, they all come and go.”

#15 “Do not assume anything Obi-Wan. Clear your mind must be if you are to discover the real villains behind this plot.”

#16 “Train yourself to let go… of everything you fear to lose.”

#17 “Yes, afraid. Hmm, surprised are you? A challenge lifelong it is, not to bend fear into anger.”

#18 “Time it is for you to look past a pile of old books, hmm?”

#19 “To live halfheartedly, this is the most stupid thing in life. Forever gone is the moment that is gone.”

Yoda quotes about patience:Yoda quotes about patience

#20 “Patience you must have my young Padawan.”

#21 “Patience is the key to unlocking many doors – so remember never to rush, for only then can you succeed.”

#22 “Out of acceptance comes wisdom. Not an acquirement wisdom is, not knowledge wisdom is, not information. This quality of tremendous acceptance is wisdom.”

#23 “Careful you must be when sensing the future Anakin. The fear of loss is a path to the dark side.”

#24 “Difficult to see. Always in motion is the future.”

#25 “Soon will I rest, yes, forever sleep. Earned it I have.”

#26 “You must feel the Force around you; here, between you, me, the tree, the rock, everywhere, yes. Even between the land and the ship.”

#27 “You must unlearn what you have learned.”

#28 “To be Jedi is to face the truth and choose. Give off light, or darkness, Padawan. Be a candle, or the night.”

#29 “Named must your fear be before banish it you can.”

Yoda quotes about learning and life:Yoda quotes about learning and life

#30 “Difficult to see. Always in motion is the future.”

#31 “Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter.”

#32 “Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is. Uncluttered.”

#33 “The more we learn, the more we discover how much we do not know.”

#34 “Sick have I become, old and weak… When nine hundred years old *you* reach, look as good *you* will not, hmm?”

#35 “You will find only what you bring in.”

#36 “For my ally is the Force, and a powerful ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow. Its energy surrounds us and binds us.”

#37“Always two, there are. No more, no less. A master and an apprentice.”

#38 “Pain, suffering, death I feel. Something terrible has happened. Young Skywalker is in pain. Terrible pain.”

#39 “Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you? Hmm? Hmm. And well you should not.”

Yoda quotes about the dark side:

Yoda quotes about the dark side

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#40 “Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny.”

#41 “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering. I sense much fear in you.”

#42 “Make the decision, make another. Remake one past, you cannot.”

#43 “Pass on what you have learned. Strength, mastery, hmm… but weakness, folly, failure, also. Yes, failure, most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is.”

#44 “The dark side clouds everything. Impossible to see the future is.”

Bonus – 5 quotes about Baby Yoda (Grogu):

quotes about Baby Yoda

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Grogu, also known as “The Child” and affectionately referred to by fans as “Baby Yoda,” is a character from the Star Wars Disney+ original television series “The Mandalorian.”

Grogu is of the same mysterious species as Jedi Master Yoda, hence the nickname “Baby Yoda.” Despite his childlike appearance, Grogu is said to be around 50 years old in “The Mandalorian” series timeline.

#1 “I want to tell you about someone you remind me of a great deal. His name was Yoda. He was small like you, but his heart was huge, and the Force was strong in him. He once said to me, ‘Size matters not.’ That’s how he talked.” – Luke Skywalker (to Grogu)

#2 “This child is extremely gifted and has been blessed with rare properties that have the potential to bring order back to the galaxy.” – Moff Gideon

#3 “He’s hidden his abilities over the years to survive.” – Ahsoka

#4 “The Force is what gives him his powers.” – Ahsoka

#5 “Come on, Baby. Do the magic hand thing.” – Greef Karga

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