Anakin Skywalker is a central character in the Star Wars saga, known for his complex and tragic journey. Initially portrayed as a talented and promising Jedi Knight, Anakin’s story unfolds as he struggles with inner conflicts and the lure of the dark side. His exceptional abilities as a pilot and his Force sensitivity make him a formidable asset to the Jedi Order, but his fear of loss and desire for power become his ultimate downfall. Seduced by the manipulative Sith Lord, Darth Sidious, Anakin succumbs to the dark side, becoming Darth Vader, the iconic antagonist of the original trilogy. Anakin’s transformation into Vader represents the tragic consequences of his choices and the devastating impact it has on those around him, including his mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi and his love interest, Padmé Amidala. Anakin Skywalker’s character arc serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked emotions and the importance of remaining true to one’s principles in the face of temptation. In this list, we bring you a list of 20 best Anakin Skywalker quotes.
20. “One day, I will become the greatest Jedi ever. I will even learn how to stop people from dying.”
19. “When I got to them, we got into aggressive negotiations. Ah, well, it’s negations with a lightsaber.”
18. “Doing what the Jedi Council says, that’s one thing; how we go about doing it, that’s another.”
17. “Something’s happening. I’m not the Jedi I should be. I want more. And I know I shouldn’t.”
16. “Mom, you said that the biggest problem in the universe is no one helps each other.”
15. “We aren’t soldiers. We’re peacekeepers. The Jedi code often prevents us from going far enough to achieve victory.”
14. “I listen to all the traders and star pilots who come through here. I’m a pilot, you know, and someday I’m going to fly away from this place.”
13. “I see through the lies of the Jedi. I do not fear the dark side as you do. I have brought peace, freedom, justice, and security to my new empire.”
12. “Are you an angel? An angel. I’ve heard the deep space pilots talk about them. They live on the moons of Iego, I think. They’re the most beautiful creatures in the universe.”
11. “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.”
10. “Letting go of our attachments is a difficult struggle for all of us.”
9. “The best way I can protect you is to teach you how to protect yourself.”
8. “Mercy doesn’t defeat an enemy, Master. Which is why you’re gonna lose.”
7. “I don’t like sand. It’s coarse and rough and irritating, and it gets everywhere.”
6. “I’ve got a bad feeling about this.”
5. “Obi-Wan, may the force be with you.”
4. “From my point of view, the Jedi are evil!”
3. “Lives are in danger, Ahsoka. We can’t just turn our backs on them.”
2. “It’s all Obi-Wan’s fault! He’s jealous! He’s holding me back!”
1. “Love won’t save you, Padmé, only my new powers can do that.”