Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back quotes

View Quote You slimy, double-crossing, no-good swindler. You've got a lot of guts coming here, after what you pulled.

View Quote Admiral Piett: Our ships have sighted the Millennium Falcon, my lord. But, it has entered an asteroid field and we cannot risk—
Darth Vader: Asteroids do not concern me, Admiral. I want that ship, not excuses.
Admiral Piett: Yes, my lord.

View Quote Darth Vader: You have learned much, young one.
Luke Skywalker: You'll find I'm full of surprises.
Darth Vader: Your destiny lies with me, Skywalker. Obi-Wan knew this to be true.
Luke Skywalker: No!

View Quote [Luke is standing on one hand and balancing Yoda on one foot, while moving rocks using the Force. He becomes distracted and falls, sending Yoda tumbling.]
Yoda: Control! Control! You must learn control!
Luke Skywalker: I saw... I saw a city in the clouds.
Yoda: Hmm. Friends you have there.
Luke Skywalker: They were in pain!
Yoda: It is the future you see.
Luke Skywalker: The future? Will they die?
Yoda: Difficult to see. Always in motion is the future.
Luke Skywalker: I've gotta go to them.
Yoda: Decide you must how to serve them best. If you leave now, help them you could, but... you would destroy all for which they have fought and suffered.

View Quote Han Solo: All right, Chewie. Let's get outta here!
Princess Leia Organa: The Empire is still out there! I don't think it's wise to—
Han Solo: No time to discuss this in a committee!
Princess Leia Organa: I am not a committee!
C-3PO: Sir, the odds of surviving a direct assault on an Imperial Star Destroyer are precisely—
Princess Leia Organa: Shut up!

View Quote Darth Vader: There will be a substantial reward for the one who finds the Millennium Falcon. You are free to use any methods necessary, but I want them alive. [Points at Boba Fett] No disintegrations!
Boba Fett: [Disappointed] As you wish.

View Quote [Luke points a blaster at Yoda.]
Yoda: Away put your weapon, I mean you no harm! I am wondering, why are you here?
Luke Skywalker: I'm looking for someone.
Yoda: Looking? Found someone, you have, I would say. Hmmm?
Luke Skywalker: Right.
Yoda: Help you I can. Yes, mmm.
Luke Skywalker: I don't think so. I'm looking for a great warrior.
Yoda: Oh! Great warrior! [Laughs] Wars make not one great.

View Quote Impressive. Most impressive. Obi-Wan has taught you well. You have controlled your fear. Now, release your anger. Only your hatred can destroy me.

View Quote Hurry up, Goldenrod, or you're gonna be a permanent resident!

View Quote As you wish.

View Quote All troop carriers will assemble at the north entrance. The heavy transport ships will leave as soon as they're loaded. Only two fighter escorts per ship. The energy shield can only be opened for a short time, so you'll have to stay very close to your transports. [Derek Klivian: Two fighters against a Star Destroyer?] The ion cannon will fire several shots to make sure any enemy ships will be out of your flight path. When you've gotten past the energy shield, proceed directly to the rendezvous point. Understood? Good luck.

View Quote Lando Calrissian. He's a card player, a gambler, a scoundrel. You'd like him.

View Quote He's no good to me dead.

View Quote Try not. Do, or do not, there is no try.

View Quote 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. Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter. You must feel the Force around you.