Obi-Wan was introduced as the wise old Jedi Master who introduces Luke Skywalker to the Force and his heritage as a Jedi Knight after years of living in hiding on Tatooine. The Star Wars prequels and shows like Star Wars: The Clone Wars elaborate on his younger years, before the Republic fell, and he enjoyed a calmer and more hopeful life. Every time of Obi-Wan’s life is full of memorable quotes, both wise and witty, and here are some of his best.
11 Obi-Wan Knows How To Make An Entrance “Hello, there!”
Alec Guinness’ first line in the Star Wars movie retitled "A New Hope" would go on to become one of Obi-Wan’s more iconic lines. Spoken to R2-D2 after rescuing Luke from a band of Tusken Raiders, Obi-Wan’s cheerful greeting establishes his character’s trustworthiness despite his mysterious introduction. The line is brought back in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, when Obi-Wan begins his surprise attack on General Grievous.10 Obi-Wan's Description Of The Force “Have you ever been afraid of the dark? How does it feel to turn on the light? It (the Force) feels like that.”
When young Princess Leia asks Obi-Wan about using the Force in the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ TV show, he offers this sweet description to her. The Force can be an incredibly complex thing that runs through the entire galaxy, but it can also be as comforting as this simple, childlike analogy. It's a beautiful moment, one in which Obi-Wan demonstrates his empathy to the young Princess Leia.
