“ A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense, never for attack. ”
George Lucas, The Empire Strikes Back (1980). copy citation
| Author | George Lucas |
|---|---|
| Source | The Empire Strikes Back |
| Topic | knowledge force defense |
| Date | 1980 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Yoda line |
| Weblink | https://www.imsdb.com/scripts/Star-Wars-The-Empire-Strikes-Back.html |
Context
“No. Quicker, easier, more seductive.
Luke But how am I to know the good side from the bad?
YODA You will know. When you are calm, at peace. Passive. A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense, never for attack.
Luke But tell me why I can't…
YODA (interrupting) No, no, there is no why. Nothing more will I teach you today. Clear your mind of questions. Mmm. Mmmmmmmm.” source
Luke But how am I to know the good side from the bad?
YODA You will know. When you are calm, at peace. Passive. A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense, never for attack.
Luke But tell me why I can't…
YODA (interrupting) No, no, there is no why. Nothing more will I teach you today. Clear your mind of questions. Mmm. Mmmmmmmm.” source












