Obi-Wan Kenobi [responding to the legend that Obi-Wan-Kenobi was dead]
Oh, he's not dead...not yet.
4th most-quoted character in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977): in 27 of its 109 quotes
Most scenes with: Grand Moff Tarkin (13), Luke Skywalker (11), Han Solo (6)
I feel a great disturbance in the Force. As if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror, and were suddenly silenced. I fear something terrible has happened.
More lines from Obi-Wan Kenobi
13 quotes Obi-Wan Kenobi Obi-Wan Kenobi For over a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights were guardians of peace and justice in the Old Republic. Before the Dark Times. Before the Empire.
Obi-Wan Kenobi You must do what you feel is right, of course.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Mos Eisley spaceport. You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious.
Obi-Wan Kenobi These aren't the droids you're looking for.
Obi-Wan Kenobi In my experience, there's no such thing as luck.
Obi-Wan Kenobi You've taken your first step into a larger world.
Obi-Wan Kenobi That's no moon... it's a space station.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Who is the more foolish, the fool or the fool who follows him?
Obi-Wan Kenobi Your destiny lies along a different path from mine.
Obi-Wan Kenobi If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Use the Force, Luke. Let go, Luke. Luke, trust me.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Remember, the Force will be with you. Always.
Scenes with Obi-Wan Kenobi
13 scenes
Ben Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi. Obi-Wan. Now that's a name I've not heard in a long time. A long time.
I think my uncle knows him. He said he was dead.
Ben Kenobi
[smiling]
Oh, he's not dead. Well, not yet.
You know him?
Ben Kenobi
Well, of course I know him. He's me. I haven't gone by the name of Obi-Wan since, oh, before you were born.
Well then the droid does belong to you.
Ben
I don't seem to remember ever owning a droid. Very interesting.
Ben Kenobi
[Several Sandpeople yelp in the distance]
We'd best get indoors. The Sandpeople are easily startled, but they'll soon be back, and in greater numbers.
No, my father didn't fight in the wars. He was a navigator on a spice freighter.
Ben Kenobi
That's what your uncle told you. He didn't hold with your father's ideals. Thought he should have stayed here and not gotten involved.
You fought in the Clone Wars?
Ben Kenobi
Yes, I was once a Jedi Knight the same as your father.
I wish I'd known him.
Ben Kenobi
He was the best starpilot in the galaxy, and a cunning warrior. I understand you've become quite a good pilot yourself. And he was a good friend. Which reminds me, I have something here for you. You father wanted you to have this when you were old enough, but your uncle wouldn't allow it. He feared you might follow old Obi-Wan on some damn fool idealistic crusade like your father did.
Sir, if you'll not be needing me, I'll close down for awhile.
Sure, go ahead.
Ben Kenobi
Your father's lightsaber. [He turns it on and hands it to Luke, who begins swinging it around while Ben continues.] This is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. Not as clumsy or random as a blaster. An elegant weapon, for a more civilized age. For over a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights were guardians of peace and justice in the Old Republic. Before the dark times. Before the Empire.
Ben Kenobi
A young Jedi named Darth Vader, who was a pupil of mine until he turned to evil, helped the Empire hunt down and destroy the Jedi Knights. He betrayed and murdered your father. Now the Jedi are all but extinct. Vader was seduced by the dark side of the Force.
The Force?
Ben Kenobi
The Force is what gives a Jedi his powers. It's an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us, penetrates us, it binds the galaxy together. [to R2-D2] Now, let's see if we can't figure out who you are, my little friend. And where you come from.
I saw part of the message he was—
Ben Kenobi
[R2-D2 abruptly begins playing Leia's holographic message]
I seem to have found it.
[in a hologram message]
General Kenobi. Years ago, you served my father in the Clone Wars. Now he begs you to help him in his struggle against the Empire. I regret that I am unable to present my father's request to you in person, but my ship has fallen under attack and I'm afraid my mission to bring you to Alderaan has failed. I have placed information vital to the survival of the Rebellion into the memory systems of this R2 unit. My father will know how to retrieve it. You must see this droid safely delivered to him in Alderaan. This is our most desperate hour. Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope. [looks to the side quickly, then crouches to end the message]
Ben Kenobi
[to Luke]
You must learn the ways of the Force if you're to come with me to Alderaan.
Alderaan? I'm not going to Alderaan. I've got to go home. It's late, I'm in for it as it is.
Ben Kenobi
I need your help, Luke. She needs your help. I'm getting too old for this sort of thing.
I can't get involved! I've got work to do! It's not that I like the Empire, I hate it, but there's nothing I can do about it right now. It's such a long way from here.
Ben Kenobi
That's your uncle talking.
Oh God, my uncle. How am I ever gonna explain this?
Ben Kenobi
[pleading]
Learn about the Force, Luke.
Look, I can take you as far as Anchorhead. You can get a transport there to Mos Eisley or wherever you're going.
Ben Kenobi
[resigned]
You must do what you feel is right, of course.
It looks like Sandpeople did this, all right. Look, here are Gaffi sticks, Bantha tracks. It's just I never heard of them hitting anything this big before.
Ben Kenobi
They didn't. But we are meant to think they did. These tracks are side by side. Sandpeople always ride single file to hide their numbers.
These are the same Jawas that sold us R2 and 3PO.
Ben Kenobi
And these blast points, too accurate for Sandpeople. Only Imperial stormtroopers are so precise.
But why would Imperial troops slaughter Jawas? If they traced the droids here, they may have learned who they sold them to and that would lead them back... [suddenly worried] home! [runs for the speeder]
Ben Kenobi
Luke! Wait! It's too dangerous!
[Luke boards the speeder and takes off]
Sandtrooper
[Luke, Ben and the droids are entering Mos Eisley and are stopped by Imperial stormtroopers.]
How long have you had these droids?
About three or four seasons.
Ben Kenobi
They're for sale if you want them.
Sandtrooper
Let me see your identification.
Ben Kenobi
(waving his hand slowly)
You don't need to see his identification.
Sandtrooper
[pauses]
We don't need to see his identification.
Ben Kenobi
These aren't the droids you're looking for.
Sandtrooper
These aren't the droids we're looking for.
Ben Kenobi
He can go about his business.
Sandtrooper
You can go about your business.
Ben Kenobi
Move along.
Sandtrooper
[gesturing]
Move along! Move along!
[The group enters the spaceport and parks near the cantina.]
I can't understand how we got past those troops. I thought we were dead!
Ben Kenobi
The Force can have a strong influence on the weak-minded.
Dr. Evazan [Luke and Ben sit down at the cantina. Luke is accosted by a hostile alien, accompanied by Dr. Evazan.]
He doesn't like you.
Sorry.
Dr. Evazan I don't like you either! You just watch yourself! We're wanted men. I have the death sentence on twelve systems.
I'll be careful.
Dr. Evazan You'll be dead!
Ben Kenobi
[stepping in]
This little one's not worth the effort. Now let me get you something.
[Dr. Evazan attacks Luke; Ben pulls out his lightsaber and cuts off the arm of the first hostile alien.]
Han Solo. I'm captain of the Millennium Falcon. Chewie says you're looking for a passage to the Alderaan system.
Ben Kenobi
Yes indeed, if it's a fast ship.
Fast ship? You've never heard of the Millennium Falcon?
Ben Kenobi
No. Should I have?
It's the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs. I've outrun Imperial starships, not the local bulk-cruisers, mind you. I'm talking about the big Corellian ships now. She's fast enough for you, old man. What's the cargo?
Ben Kenobi
Only passengers. Myself, the boy, two droids, [seriously] and no questions asked.
What is it, some kind of local trouble?
Ben Kenobi
Let's just say we'd like to avoid any Imperial entanglements.
Well that's the real trick, isn't it? And it's gonna cost you extra. Ten thousand, all in advance.
But who's gonna fly it, kid? You?
You bet I could! I'm not such a bad pilot myself. C'mon, we don't have to sit here and— [Ben calms down Luke]
Ben Kenobi
We'll pay you two thousand now, plus fifteen when we reach Alderaan.
Seventeen? [Ben nods] Okay, you guys got yourselves a ship. We'll be ready when you are. Docking Bay 94.
Ben Kenobi
94.
Ben Kenobi
[Ben and Luke leave the cantina]
You'll have to sell your speeder.
That's okay. I'm never coming back to this planet again.
[The Millenium Falcon is speeding away from Tatooine, being chased by Imperial cruisers]
Stay sharp! There are two more coming in. They're going to try to cut us off.
Why don't you outrun them? I thought you said this thing was fast!
Watch your mouth, kid, or you'll find yourself floating home! We'll be safe once we make the jump to hyperspace. Besides, I know a few maneuvers. We'll lose them. This is where the fun begins.
Ben Kenobi
How long before you make the jump to lightspeed?
It'll take a few moments to get the coordinates from the navicomputer.
Traveling through hyperspace ain't like dusting crops, boy! Without precise calculations we could fly right through a star or bounce too close to a supernova and that'd end your trip real quick, wouldn't it?
We're losing our deflector shield! Go strap yourself in, I'm going to make the jump to light speed.
Ben Kenobi
[Luke is training with his lightsaber and a laser remote aboard the Millenium Falcon.]
Remember, a Jedi can feel the Force flowing through him.
You mean it controls your actions?
Ben Kenobi
Partially, but it also obeys your commands.
[Luke gets shot by the remote.] [laughs]
Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid.
You don't believe in the Force, do you?
Kid, I've flown from one side of this galaxy to the other. I've seen a lot of strange stuff, but I've never seen anything to make me believe there's one all-powerful Force controlling everything. There's no mystical energy field that controls my destiny. It's all a lot of simple tricks and nonsense.
Ben Kenobi
[gets up and takes a blast helmet]
I suggest you try it again, Luke. This time, let go your conscious self and act on instinct. [puts the helmet on Luke, which covers his eyes]
But with the blast shield down, I can't even see! How am I supposed to fight?
Ben Kenobi
Your eyes can deceive you. Don't trust them.
[After Luke has successfully defended against several shots from the laser remote]
You know, I did feel something. I could almost see the remote.
Ben Kenobi
That's good. You've taken your first step into a larger world.
What's going on?
Our position is correct, except, no Alderaan.
What do you mean? Where is it?
Thats what I'm trying to tell you, kid. It ain't there. It's been totally blown away.
What!? How?
Ben Kenobi
[grimly]
Destroyed. By the Empire.
The entire star fleet couldn't destroy the whole planet. It'd take a thousand ships with more fire power than I've— there's another ship coming in!
Maybe they know what happened.
Ben Kenobi
[A TIE fighter flies over the cockpit]
It's an Imperial fighter.
It followed us!
Ben Kenobi
No, it's a short-range fighter.
There aren't any bases around here. Where did it come from?
It sure is leaving in a big hurry. If they identify us, we're in big trouble.
Not if I can help it. Chewie, jam its transmissions.
Ben Kenobi
It'd be as well to let it go. It's too far out of range.
Not for long.
Ben Kenobi
A fighter that size couldn't get this deep into space on its own.
He must have gotten lost, been part of a convoy or something.
Well, he ain't going to be around long enough to tell anyone about us.
Look at him. He's headed for that small moon.
I think I can get him before he gets there. He's almost in range.
Ben Kenobi
[with sudden realization]
That's no moon. It's a space station.
It's too big to be a space station.
I have a very bad feeling about this.
Ben Kenobi
Turn the ship around.
Yeah. I think you're right...
They're not going to get me without a fight.
Ben Kenobi
You can't win, but there are alternatives to fighting.
These are for smuggling, but I never thought I'd be smuggling myself. This is ridiculous. Even if I could take off, I'd never get past the tractor beam.
Ben Kenobi
Leave that to me.
Damn fool, I knew you were going to say that.
Ben Kenobi
Who's more foolish? The fool, or the fool who follows him?
[Kenobi and Vader duel]
I've been waiting for you, Obi-Wan. We meet again at last. The circle is now complete. When I left you I was but the learner. Now, I am the master!
Ben Kenobi
Only a master of evil, Darth!
Your powers are weak, old man.
Ben Kenobi
You cannot win, Darth. If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.
You should not have come back.
