The Sith, The Myth, The Legend: 37 Darth Vader Quotes

In case the Force hasn’t been with you lately, here is a compilation of the most badass Darth Vader quotes to help you get your mojo back! Because — admit it — you all secretly love this baddie to bits. I know I certainly do!

And what’s not to love? The cruel fate shattered his body and his dreams. He’s lost his limbs a total of five times; his lungs have collapsed into a useless heap. And don’t even get me started on his sad little broken heart!

Nevertheless, he went on to become the second most powerful villain in the Star Wars universe, and ultimately — its greatest hero. Plus, he hates sand, which at least is something we can all relate to.

37 Darth Vader Quotes for When You Need to Level Up Your Sass and Take On Some Enemies

Darth Vader Quotes About Life In General

#1. “Be careful not to choke on your aspirations.” — Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

#2. “You are unwise to lower your defenses!” — Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

#3. “Impressive. Most impressive. […] You have controlled your fear. Now, release your anger.” — Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

#4. “Search your feelings, you know it to be true!” — Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

#5. “The Force is with you, young Skywalker… but you are not a Jedi yet.” — Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

#6. “You are beaten! It is useless to resist! Don’t let yourself be destroyed as Obi-Wan did!” — Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

Sassy Darth Vader Quotes

#7. “I find your lack of faith disturbing.” — Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

#8. “He is as clumsy as he is stupid.” — Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

#9. “Asteroids do not concern me, Admiral. I want that ship, not excuses.” — Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

#10. “I am altering the deal. Pray I don’t alter it any further.” — Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

#11. “Apology accepted, Captain Needa.” — Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

#12. “Your powers are weak, old man.” — Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

#13. “If this is a consular ship, where is the ambassador?” — Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

#14. “Perhaps I can find new ways to motivate them.” — Star Wars Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

#15. “I do not want the Emperor’s prize damaged. We will test it…on Captain Solo.” — Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

#16. “Then you will die braver than most.” — Star Wars Rebels

Angry Darth Vader Quotes

#17. “He will join us or die!” — Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

#18. “Commander, tear this ship apart until you have found those plans, and bring me the passengers, I want them alive!” — Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

#19. “You are part of the Rebel Alliance and a traitor! Take her away!” — Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

#20. “This will be a day long remembered. It has seen the end of Kenobi; it will soon see the end of the Rebellion.” — Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

#21. “You have failed me for the last time, Admiral.” — Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

#22. “I have you now.” — Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

Darth Vader Quotes About the Force

#23. “Give yourself to the Dark Side. It is the only way you can save your friends.” — Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

#24. “The Force is strong with this one.” — Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

#25. “The Emperor will show you the true nature of the Force. He is your Master now.” — Star Wars Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

#26. “You don’t know the power of the dark side! I must obey my master.” — Star Wars Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

#27. “You called me a Jedi. You know nothing. Mind tricks are not of the dark side.” — Star Wars: Darth Vader Comics #1

#28. “Don’t be too proud of this technological terror you’ve constructed. The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of the Force.” — Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

#29. “Don’t underestimate the power of the Force.” — Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

Heartfelt Darth Vader Quotes

#30. “I sense something. A presence I have not felt since….” — Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

#31. “There is no escape. Don’t make me destroy you. Luke, you do not yet realize your importance. You have only begun to discover your power. Join me, and I will complete your training. With our combined strength, we can end this destructive conflict and bring order to the galaxy.” — Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

#32. “If only you knew the power of the Dark Side. Obi-Wan never told you about your father.” — Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

#33. “No, I am your father!” — Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

#34. “That name no longer has any meaning for me.” — Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

#35. “The circle is now complete. When I left you, I was but the learner. Now I am the master.” — Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

#36. “Luke, you can destroy the Emperor. He has foreseen this. It is your destiny!” — Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

#37. “Just for once, let me look on you with my own eyes… You were right. You were right about me. Tell your sister you were right.” — Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

To Conclude

It is said that Darth Vader was the very first Star Wars character that George Lucas created. Clearly, the influence of the Jedi-turned-Sith on the Star Wars saga was meant to be profound from day one.

And even though he only gets 12 minutes of screen time in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, his presence looms large through eons and galaxies and in our hearts. As our Darth Vader quotes remind us, it is never, ever too late to choose to be the best version of ourselves.

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