Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Fate vs. Free Will Quotes

How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.

Quote #7

YODA: Told you, I did. Reckless is he. Now matters are worse.
OBI-WAN: That boy is our last hope.
YODA: No. There is another.

This certainly changes things, doesn't it? While most people interpret this scene as referring to Leia (although there is debate over whether Leia was intended to be Luke's sister at the time of Empire's release), the important part is that it once again upends the concept of fate—or at least complicates it.

Quote #8

VADER: Your destiny lies with me, Skywalker. Obi-Wan knew this to be true.

Here's a pro-tip from the experts at Shmoop: If a seven-foot-tall, armor-wearing machine man starts rambling about destiny while trying to stab you with a laser sword, he's probably trying to sell you a bill of goods.

Quote #9

VADER: You do not yet realize your importance. You have only begun to discover your power. Join me and I will complete your training.

Like Yoda and Obi-Wan, Darth Vader is convinced that Luke is destined to change the galaxy—the only difference is that Vader wants to use this for his own benefit. Still, a critical viewer might argue that Yoda and Obi-Wan are no different.