May 4 is unofficially celebrated around the world as Star Wars Day—a fun, fan-driven tribute to the beloved galaxy far, far away. To join in the celebration, we’ve rounded up 10 of our favorite quotes from Star Wars (in no particular order) and paired them with inspiring messages from General Conference that echo similar truths.
Whether you’re a lifelong Jedi enthusiast or just enjoy the occasional lightsaber duel, we hope these connections uplift and entertain. May the Fourth Be With You!
Master Yoda and Jeffrey R. Holland
Luke: “I don’t believe it!”
Yoda: “That is why you fail.”
“When problems come and questions arise, do not start your quest for faith by saying how much you do not have, leading as it were with your ‘unbelief.’ That is like trying to stuff a turkey through the beak!”
—Jeffrey R. Holland
Obi-Wan Kenobi and Gordon B. Hinckley
“The force is what gives a Jedi his power. It’s an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us, it penetrates us, it binds the galaxy together.”
—Obi-Wan Kenobi
“There is no power on the earth like [the priesthood]. Its authority extends beyond life, through the veil of death, to the eternities ahead. It is everlasting in its consequences.”
—Gordon B. Hinckley
Yoda and Spencer W. Kimball
“No! Try not! Do or do not, there is no try.”
—Yoda
“Any excuse for non-performance, no matter how valid, weakens character.”
—Spencer W. Kimball
Luke Skywalker and Thomas S. Monson
“There is good in him. I’ve felt it.”
—Luke Skywalker
“We must develop the capacity to see men not as they are at present but as they may become.”
—Thomas S. Monson
Obi-Wan and Hugh B. Brown
“You can’t win, Darth. Strike me down, and I will become more powerful than you could possibly imagine.”
—Obi-Wan
“Look, little currant bush, I am the gardener here, and I know what I want you to be. I didn’t intend you to be a fruit tree or a shade tree. I want you to be a currant bush, and someday, little currant bush, when you are laden with fruit, you are going to say, ‘Thank you, Mr. Gardener, for loving me enough to cut me down.'”
—Hugh B. Brown
Yoda and Dieter F. Uchtdorf
“Luminous beings are we…not this crude matter.”
—Yoda
“There seems to be something inside of us that resists endings. Why is this? Because we are made of the stuff of eternity. We are eternal beings, children of the Almighty God, whose name is Endless and who promises eternal blessings without number. Endings are not our destiny.”
—Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Darth Vader and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
“It is your destiny. Join me, and together we can rule the galaxy as father and son.”
—Darth Vader
“Of all the titles of respect and honor and admiration that are given to Deity, He has asked us to address Him as Father.”
—Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Yoda and Jean A. Stevens
“Truly wonderful the mind of a child is.”
—Yoda
“If we have a heart to learn and a willingness to follow the example of children, their divine attributes can hold a key to unlocking our own spiritual growth.”
—Jean A. Stevens
Obi-Wan and Elaine S. Dalton
“Remember…the Force will be with you, always.”
—Obi-Wan
“So believe in yourselves. Believe that you are never alone. Believe that you will always be guided.”
—Elaine S. Dalton
Yoda and David A. Bednar
“Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.”
—Yoda
“In such instances, the distressing emotion of fear arises because of impending danger, uncertainty, or pain and through experiences that are unexpected, sometimes sudden, and likely to produce a negative outcome.”
—David A. Bednar
Which Star Wars quotes do you think mirror gospel principles the most? Share with us in the comments!
Aleah is a graduate of Southern Virginia University, where she studied English, Creative Writing, and Dance. She now works full time as a marketing and product manager, writer, and editor. She currently hosts the podcast “Single to the Glory” about singlehood in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Aleah served a mission in California and loves baking, Lang Leav poetry, Gaynor Minden pointe shoes, and Bollywood movies.
