Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford Star Wars A New Hope
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These are (arguably) the most awe-inspiring words of wisdom from a galaxy far, far away

Every year, legions of Star Wars fans get together to celebrate arguably the biggest event in the film franchise, Star Wars Day or May 4, which is a phonetically similar play on the iconic Obi-Wan Kenobi phrase, “May the force be with you.”

The first instalment of the George Lucas science fiction saga, A New Hope, was released in 1977 to resounding success, earning it a cult following in geek subculture. It later spawned multiple live-action and animated films, all mainstream epics enjoyed by a wide spectrum of fans, which continued to make a significant impact on pop culture.

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Today, references to the Star Wars characters and themes have become deeply ingrained in the DNA of its fans. In celebration of Star Wars Day, here are 10 of the most memorable Star Wars quotes.

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...

- The scrolling title card -

I have a bad feeling about this.

- Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Phantom Menace -

You were the chosen one! It was said that you would destroy the Sith, not join them. You were to bring balance to the Force, not leave it in darkness.

- Obi-Wan Kenobi, Revenge of the Sith -

I find your lack of faith disturbing.

- Darth Vader, A New Hope -

Try not. Do or do not. There is no try.

- Yoda, The Empire Strikes Back -

I am your father.

- Darth Vader, The Empire Strikes Back -

Why, you stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf herder!

- Leia Organa, The Empire Strikes Back -

Chewie, we're home.

- Han Solo, The Force Awakens -

No one's ever really gone.

- Luke Skywalker, The Last Jedi -

WWWWWWWGGGGHHHRRRRW.

- Chewbacca, all the time -

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