The Best Skywalker Family Quotes in Star Wars

Some families really have that main character energy. Whether they’re fighting together or against each other, you can’t deny that the Skywalker family is full of icons. They’re wise, they’re brave, and they always find a way to believe in themselves.

Plus, with a whole saga surrounding them, they’re sure to have some great scenes and scripts! Join us below as we break down the best Skywalker family quotes throughout the Star Wars™ movies.

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“You can’t stop change any more than you can stop the suns from setting.” – Shmi Skywalker

The story has to go on. People have to follow their free will — or their fate, whichever one you believe in. Change is as natural as the setting suns on Tatooine, as explained by Shmi Skywalker to her young son. She encourages him to seek his destiny and fulfill his potential despite how scary it is. One way or the other, he must move forward.

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“Something’s happening. I’m not the Jedi I should be. I want more. And I know I shouldn’t.” – Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader

The prequels are so fascinating because we know where Anakin Skywalker is going to end up. Since Episodes I, II, and III take place prior to the Republic’s fall, audiences understand that Anakin Skywalker will ultimately turn to the dark side and become the Sith Lord Darth Vader. But we don’t know how, when, or exactly why.

We see hints of Anakin’s uncontrollable emotions — especially rage — but there’s so much delicious uncertainty. Thus the quote above is so great because it illustrates a clear turning point. Anakin wrestles with himself and his desires, displaying a certain amount of restraint and self-awareness. But ironically, we all understand that even those won’t be enough to stop his inevitable change.

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“So this is how liberty dies — with thunderous applause.” – Padmé Amidala

Padmé Amidala is a seriously underrated — and let’s be honest, underutilized — character. The former Queen of Naboo is clever, caring, and compassionate. Not only does she want to help her husband but also the entire galaxy. That’s a lot to balance, yet she does so beautifully, gracefully, and admirably. And she does it all while carrying twins.

The quote we picked for Padmé is her best because it’s heartbreaking. It illustrates how much hope she holds for her people, and the all-encompassing disappointment she feels when they willingly accept tyranny. Padmé is one of the only characters who sees what’s coming with the Empire and Emperor Palpatine, but she’s powerless to stop it.

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“I’m Luke Skywalker. I’m here to rescue you.” – Luke Skywalker

Besides just being iconic, this quote exemplifies the character of Luke Skywalker quite well. He’s a typical hero, full of heart and bravery. Plus, he’s eager to prove himself. So he cheerfully announces his name and intention to the damsel in distress. Additionally, he assures her that he’s not a stormtrooper despite his sneaky disguise. It’s a sweet and memorable moment in the Skywalker Saga.

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“Somehow, I’ve always known.” – Leia Organa

After discovering that he and Leia Organa are twins, Luke races to inform her of their relationship, emphasizing that the Force is strong in his family. Leia replies that she’s always been aware to some degree. She seemingly gives credence to some hidden knowledge, a special feeling. Similar powers, perhaps?

While The Last Jedi™ and The Rise of Skywalker™ confirm that Leia Organa is indeed Jedi material, this is the first hint we get about her Force sensitivity. It’s an important quote because it spawned generations of theories. Thanks to the sequel trilogy and Obi-Wan Kenobi™, though, we know for sure that Leia Organa is innately just as powerful as her twin brother — she just chooses to pursue her life path differently.

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“I know what I have to do … but I don’t know if I have the strength to do it.” – Kylo Ren/Ben Solo

We picked this particular quote because it’s uttered twice: first by the villain Kylo Ren, and again later by the redeemed hero Ben Solo. After all, who doesn’t love some emotional parallelism? In The Force Awakens™, Kylo Ren says this to his father, Han Solo, before murdering him. It’s brutal. He carries the weight of that deed for the rest of the trilogy.

In the final sequel film, however, Ben gets a chance to redo it. Kind of. After almost dying, he imagines/hallucinates his confrontation with Han Solo. Playing it out much differently in his head this time, Ben tosses his red lightsaber into the sea. He forsakes the Sith. With that, he finds the strength to return to himself and the light side.

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“People keep telling me they know me. I’m afraid no one does.” – Rey Skywalker

Rey is a self-made and self-taught woman. She knows all about waiting, and spends most of her days scavenging a desert wasteland. Then she gets pulled into this intergalactic conflict, and suddenly everyone knows — or wants to know — everything about her. Here’s the thing, though: She doesn’t owe them anything. Rey decides who she is. And ultimately, she decides she’s a Skywalker.

And there’s nothing more Skywalker than blazing your own trail across the galaxy.

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“I choose to live.” – Ahsoka Tano

The relationship between Padawan and Master often transcends duty into something closer to family. For Anakin Skywalker and his apprentice Ahsoka Tano, this is especially true. Both are innately gifted in the Force and extremely headstrong — a volatile mix on the best of days. However, their bond with each other was unshakable, through training, exile, and even death.

During the Ahsoka™ series, Ahsoka travels to the World Between Worlds. There she is confronted by her past, namely her former Master. Even when their paths diverged to a breaking point, Ahsoka exemplified the resilience of the Skywalker family. When faced with the easy way out, Ahsoka chose to forge ahead just like Anakin taught her to all those years ago.

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What are your favorite Skywalker family quotes throughout the Skywalker Saga and beyond?

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