In light of James Earl Jones’ birthday, I wanted to celebrate it with 20 of Darth Vader’s best lines from Empire Strikes Back.
Empire was the movie that unleashed Vader’s awesomeness.
As the voice of Darth Vader, James Earl Jones made these lines unforgettable.
- Darth Vader: He is as clumsy as he is stupid. General, prepare your troops for a surface attack.
- Darth Vader: You have failed me for the last time, Admiral. Captain Piett.
- Darth Vader: What is thy bidding, my master?
- Darth Vader: He’s just a boy. Obi-Wan can no longer help him.
- Darth Vader: If he could be turned, he would become a powerful ally.
- Darth Vader: He will join us or die, my master.
- Darth Vader: Apology accepted, Captain Needa.
- Darth Vader: We would be honored if you would join us.
- Darth Vader: Perhaps you think you’re being treated unfairly.
- Darth Vader: I am altering the deal. Pray I don’t alter it any further.
- Darth Vader: The Force is with you, young Skywalker. But you are not a Jedi yet.
- Darth Vader: Your destiny lies with me, Skywalker. Obi-Wan knew this to be true.
- Darth Vader: Impressive…most impressive.
- Darth Vader: Obi-Wan has taught you well. You have controlled your fear… now release your anger.
- Darth Vader: Only your hatred can destroy me.
- Darth Vader: There is no escape. Don’t make me destroy you. Luke, you do not yet realize your importance. You have only begun to discover your power. Join me and I will complete your training. With our combined strength, we can end this destructive conflict and bring order to the galaxy.
- Darth Vader: If you only knew the power of the dark side. Obi-Wan never told you what happened to your father.
- Darth Vader: No. I am your father.
- Darth Vader: Search your feelings. You know it to be true.
- Darth Vader: Luke. You can destroy the Emperor. He has foreseen this. It is your destiny. Join me, and we can rule the galaxy as father and son. Come with me. It’s the only way.
