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Become a Jedi Master you will. Yoda is one of the most loved characters from the Star Wars franchise. This list of Yoda quotes compiles all the wisdom from his film appearances in Episodes I – VI. So grab your lightsaber and prepare to become the the master, whether you are a padawan young or old.
1. Yoda on What You Already Know.
“Already know you that which you need.”
You already have everything you need in life. Whether you are fighting the Empire or just trying to make the most of what you have, it’s already there with you. You have to decide what you’re going to do with what you’ve been given.
2. Yoda on Jedi Cravings.
“Adventure. Excitement. A Jedi craves not these things.”
We get misled by pop culture. We see reality stars driving cars worth more than every possession we own combined and we get caught in a cycle of want. When you are on the path of light, you don’t chase adventure and excitement.
3. Yoda Don’t Think So!
“Not if anything to say about it I have.” – Yoda
Yoda knows when to take a stand. It’s fine to turn the other cheek sometimes, but you also have to know when to stand up for what’s right. In the ongoing battle between good and evil, it is important to know what you stand for.
4. Yoda on Size.
“Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you? Hmm? Hmm. And well you should not.” – Yoda
Yoda is a little guy. It’s never the size of the fighter, but the size of the force within them. We are all little guys in power, but we can stand for what’s right and make a difference in the world. That’s what being a Jedi is about.
5. Yoda Sees the Future.
“The dark side clouds everything. Impossible to see the future is.” – Yoda
When you get caught in the delusions of pop culture, you lose your way. It becomes impossible to see where you really want to go in life. Don’t get lost in the chaos of Keeping up with the Kardashians. Instead, keep a clear mind.
6. Yoda Wants a Clear Mind.
“Clear your mind must be, if you are to find the villains behind this plot.”
If you want to be successful, you have to keep a clear mind. Fortunately, we don’t have to fight villains on a daily basis. Most of the time, the only villain in our plot is ourselves. If you can keep a clear mind, the villains will never be a problem.
7. Counting with Yoda.
“Always two there are, no more, no less. A master and an apprentice.” – Yoda
In life, you have to strive to be something. You probably have a role model whether you’re 5 or 75. There is always someone that can inspire you to achieve more than you already have. Don’t be afraid of setting appropriate goals; that’s the only way to grow.
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8. Don’t Try Yoda.
“Do. Or do not. There is no try.”
When you set your goals, you must always achieve them. You do not sit back and consider something or think about it forever. You have to go out and get what you want in life, no matter how big.
9. Yoda on Learning.
“Much to learn you still have…my old padawan. This is just the beginning!”
There is always more to learn. Even Yoda was learning in Empire Strikes Back. He was training Luke but still growing himself. If Yoda was still learning, everyone can learn. Make yourself better every single day.
10. Yoda on Relationships.
“Good relations with the Wookiees, I have.”
Whenever you can, have allies. There is no reason to cause conflict where there needs to be none. If you can manage to extend an olive branch, even if someone has wronged you, then go ahead and make peace.
11. Yoda Loves Children.
“Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is.”
The young mind is a beautiful thing and Yoda, just like Jesus, recognized that. The older you get, the more you appreciate and admire the simplicity of the child’s mind. In our adult minds, we often over-complicate things.
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12. Yoda on Passing It On.
“Always pass on what you have learned.”
When you have made great progress on your journey, help someone else make progress in their journey. There is nothing better than helping someone conquer the demons in their past.
