Attachment is forbidden. Possession is forbidden. Compassion, which I would define as...unconditional love...is essential to a Jedi's life. So, you might say that we are encouraged to love.
More from Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Anakin Skywalker I killed them. I killed them all. They're all dead. Every single one of them. And not just the men, but the women, and the children too. They're like animals, and I slaughtered them like animals! I hate them!
Mace Windu If they do, you must realize there aren't enough Jedi to protect the Republic. We're keepers of the peace, not soldiers.
Mace Windu This party's over.
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
All Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones quotes →
All Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones quotes →