101 Best Sith Quotes For All Star Wars Fanatics

Srija Chanda
Dec 12, 2023 By Srija Chanda
Originally Published on Feb 18, 2021
Edited by Monisha Kochhar
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The Sith Order is a religious force from ancient times comprising of wielders of the Force who were devotees of the Dark Side.

They were mainly driven by negative feelings such as rage, greed, and hatred and were obsessed with acquiring power at any cost. The Sith have been known to lure many powerful legendary Jedi to the Dark Side with the promise of great power.

Here is a list of some of the best Sith quotes by the most powerful members of the Sith Order.

For more 'Star Wars' content, check out Anakin Skywalker quotes and Darth Vader quotes.

Best 'Star Wars' Sith Quotes

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Here is a list of the most iconic Sith Lord quotes including 'Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith' quotes.

1. "Peace is a lie. There is only Passion. Through Passion, I gain Strength. Through Strength, I gain Power."

- Sith Code/ Qotsisaja.

2. "But beware of the dark side. Anger, fear, aggression…the dark side of the Force are they, easily they flow."

- Yoda.

3. "The galaxy writhes in chaos and disorder. It requires a man of vision. I am that man of vision. I am the new Emperor."

- Darth Krayt.

4. "You are a wretched thing, of weakness and fear."

- Darth Sion.

5. "He didn't attempt to conquer the galaxy, try to wipe out the population of a star system, or start an all-out war with the Jedi. He just existed, learned. Died of old age, surrounded by family and friends."

- Darth Vectivus.

6. "I am not a man of words. But I respect the power of words, for that is what transformed me. The words of the Sith Code..."

- Code Of The Sith.

7. "I am XoXaan. I was one of the first of the Sith Lords, one of those who abandoned the Jedi Order to seek a darker path to truth."

- XoXaan.

8. "Evil is a word used by the ignorant and the weak. The Dark Side is about survival. It's about unleashing your inner power. It glorifies the strength of the individual."

- Rule Of Two.

9. "I have broken the spine of the galaxy… Sometimes, things must be broken in order to be rebuilt. As I have bent the Force to my will, so I will bend the galaxy and it will know order."

- Darth Krayt.

10. "Darkness allows us to understand others, to see what they value when they believe no one else is looking. It allows us to be honest with ourselves, to express those values that we would disavow in the light."

- Darth Revan.

11. "We take what we desire because we can. We can because we have power. We have power because we are Sith."

- Sith Proverb.

12. "The Sith Empire will burn brightly, like a supernova, dwarfing the complacent Republic."

- Naga Sadow.

13. "There will be no truce. There will be no surrender. I don't care how many die. An example will be made of the deserters."

-Darth Maleval.

14. "I know the Jedi from old. They could never share my vision. Two days ago the Jedi Temple on Coruscant fell. Today, at their academy on Ossus, the last of the Jedi will die."

- Darth Krayt.

15. "Instead of two there is now only one—the Sith Order itself. I have recreated the Sith, Lord Bane, as you once did."

- Darth Krayt.

16. "The Sith must be ruled by a single leader: the very embodiment of the strength and power of the dark side."

- Darth Revan.

17. "True power can come only to those who embrace the transformation."

- Darth Revan.

18. "Life… death… the one is the same as the other."

- Darth Kruhl.

19. "Equality is a myth to protect the weak. some of us are strong in the Force, others are not. Only a fool believes otherwise."

- Sith Proverb.

20. "Darkness is a friend, an ally."

- Darth Revan.

21. "Let the pretender's fear consume it!"

- Darth Andeddu.

22. "Fear attracts the fearful…the strong…the weak…the innocent…the corrupt. Fear. Fear is my ally."

- Darth Maul.

23. "If the leader grows weak another must rise to seize the mantle."

- Darth Revan.

24. "The light blinds us. It is only in the dark that we see clearly, and there is a great dark hidden among these worlds."

- Darth Revan.

25. "The strong rule; the weak are meant to serve. This is the way it must be."

- Darth Revan.

Count Dooku Quotes

Count Dooku is another iconic Jedi turned Sith who gave into the Dark Side of the Force. Here is a list of Count Dooku quotes that will make every 'Star Wars' fan nostalgic.

26. "You lack a vital quality found in all Sith. Sith have no fear, and I sense much fear in you."

- Count Dooku.

27. "Unless one of you happens to be carrying Yoda in his pocket, I hardly think I shall need one."

- Count Dooku.

28. "Good. Twice the pride, double the fall."

- Count Dooku.

29. "You must join me, Obi-Wan, and together, we will destroy the Sith!"

- Count Dooku.

30. "It may be difficult to secure your release."

- Count Dooku.

31. "What do you want? Tell me what you want and I will show you how the dark side can help you achieve it. Do you want friends? The dark side can compel them for you."

- Count Dooku.

32. "I would kill you both right now if I did not have to drag your bodies."

- Count Dooku.

33. "Brave of you, boy. But I would have thought you had learned your lesson."

- Count Dooku.

34. "The dark side understands passion in a way you never have. Do you want riches—endless life—deep wisdom…?"

- Count Dooku.

35. "How strange it is, to know your every thought before you think it."

- Count Dooku.

36. "Master Yoda may be small and old and shriveled up like an evil green potato, but he is my guest, and I would prefer you not hit him ‎with a broom unless I particularly desire it."

- Count Dooku.

37. "Good news would indeed be a surprise."

- Count Dooku.

38. "I am a man of my word, Viceroy."

- Count Dooku.

39. "Senator, I wish we could get one thing straight—I'm not a traitor. I was never on your side. I'm called the enemy."

- Count Dooku.

40. "I've half a mind to join your cause."

- Count Dooku.

41. "I have a power greater than the dark side, my pet. I am old. Your fresh furies are my ancient mistakes."

- Count Dooku.

Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker Quotes

Darth Vader, formerly known as Anakin Skywalker who was a Jedi before he joined the Dark Side to gain power, is known to be one of the most famous 'Star Wars' villains. Here is a list of some of the best and iconic quotes by Anakin Skywalker, who is the Sith Lord.

42. "When I left you, I was but the learner. Now I am the master."

- Darth Vader.

43. "The first dawn of light in your universe brings pain. The light burns you. It will always burn you."

- Darth Vader.

44. "Just for once let me look on you with my own eyes. You were right."

- Darth Vader.

45. "Only your hatred can destroy me."

- Darth Vader.

46. "Anakin Skywalker was weak. I destroyed him."

- Darth Vader.

47. "If he could be turned, he would become a powerful ally."

- Darth Vader.

48. "From my point of view, the Jedi are evil."

- Darth Vader.

49. "All I am surrounded by is fear, and dead men."

- Darth Vader.

50. "You don't know the power of the dark side!"

- Darth Vader.

51. "This will be a day long remembered. It has seen the end of Kenobi. It will soon see the end of the Rebellion."

- Darth Vader.

52. "Be careful not to choke on your aspirations."

- Darth Vader.

Darth Sidious/Emperor Palpatine Quotes

Darth Sidious, formerly known as Emperor Palpatine who was a senator of Naboo, is the original Phantom menace. Emperor Palpatine is the one who had seduced Anakin Skywalker to join the Dark Side. If you are a fan of Darth Sidious you will love this list of some of his most villainous quotes.

53. "Lingering on the past is weakness, Lord Vader."

- Darth Sidious/Emperor Palpatine.

54. "Everything is proceeding as I have foreseen."

- Darth Sidious/Emperor Palpatine.

55. "Enter the bureaucrats, the true rulers of the Republic. And on the payroll of the Trade Federation, I might add. This is where Chancellor Valorum's strength will disappear."

- Darth Sidious/Emperor Palpatine.

56. "It is necessary to lie to achieve anything of value. And a skilled liar is nearly impossible to detect."

- Darth Sidious/Emperor Palpatine.

57. "I will make you Dark Jedi– extensions of my own power."

- Darth Sidious/Emperor Palpatine.

58. "The dark side of the force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural."

- Darth Sidious/Emperor Palpatine.

59. "Darth Plagueis was a Dark Lord of the Sith, so powerful and so wise, he could use the Force to influence the midi-chlorians to create life."

- Darth Sidious/Emperor Palpatine.

60. "Execute Order 66."

- Darth Sidious/Emperor Palpatine.

61. "My mentor taught me everything about the Force, even the nature of the dark side."

- Darth Sidious/Emperor Palpatine.

Darth Plagueis Quotes

Darth Plagueis was the master of Darth Sidious whose tragic story was used by Darth Sidious to lure Anakin Skywalker to the Dark Side.

62. "Beings may elect their leaders, but the Force has elected us."

- Darth Plagueis.

63. "Remember why the Sith are more powerful than the Jedi, Sidious: because we are not afraid to feel."

- Darth Plagueis.

64. "Fearless, we welcome whatever paths the dark side sets us on, and whatever destiny it lays out for us."

- Darth Plagueis.

65. "To say that the Force works in mysterious ways is to admit one's ignorance..."

- Darth Plagueis.

66. "Who gives more shape to sentient history: the good, who adhere to the tried and true, or those who seek to rouse beings from their stupor and lead them to glory?"

- Darth Plagueis.

67. "The Force tries to resist the callings of ravenous spirits; therefore it must be broken and made a beast of burden."

- Darth Plagueis.

68. "Success doesn't come from summoning help from the Force, but from taking control of it and generating the power from within yourself."

- Darth Plagueis.

69. "The actions of a Sith begin from the self and flow outward."

- Darth Plagueis.

70. "We stalk the Force like hunters, rather than surrender like prey to its enigmatic whims."

- Darth Plagueis.

71. "Then it is done. From this day forward, the truth of you, now and forever more, will be Sidious."

- Darth Plagueis.

Sith Quotes For All 'Star Wars' Fans

Here's a list of Sith quotes that will take 'Star Wars' fans back to the past years of galactic glory.

72. "To understand the dark side you must suffer through hardship and struggle."

- Darth Bane.

73. "The belief that an individual must not bow down before anyone or anything is the dark side's greatest strength. But it is also our ultimate weakness."

- Darth Bane.

74. "Prowess in combat is the simplest display of the dark side's power."

- Darth Bane.

75. "Savior, conqueror, hero, villain. You are all things, Revan, and yet you are nothing."

- Darth Malak.

76. "Wipe this pathetic planet from the face of the galaxy!"

- Darth Malak.

77. "You are strong, child--but I will break you!"

- Darth Malak.

78. "In the end, you belong to neither the light nor the darkness. You will forever stand alone."

- Darth Malak.

79. "Failure means death, Admiral."

- Darth Malak.

80. "Large doses of certain drugs cause death; but, administered wisely with the hand of a skillful physician, they bring relief and very often a complete cure."

- Darth Maul.

81. "There is no death, there is the Force."

- Sith Code.

82. "Without strife, your victory has no meaning. Without strife, you do not advance. Without strife, there is only stagnation."

– Uthar Wynn.

83. "Through Power I gain Victory. Through Victory my chains are Broken. The Force shall free me."

- Sith Code.

84. "The true test of our philosophy is war; the real measure of our Force mastery is power; the highest truth of Sithism is victory."

- Sith proverb.

85. "If you had not led me down the dark path in the first place, what destiny would I have found?"

-Darth Malak.

86. "The Sith Empire will burn brightly, like a supernova, dwarfing the complacent Republic. "

- Darth Naga.

87. "Roan Fel never really embraced the war or the idea of a unified galaxy."

- Darth Krayt.

88. "Glory is of no use to the dead."

- Darth Bane.

89. "I can use my powers to conjure up your worst nightmares and bring them to life before your eyes."

- Darth Zannah.

90. "The power of the dark side is strongest if it is concentrated in one vessel."

- Darth Bane.

91. "Why fear to reanimate all the possibilities that lie dormant in our natures?"

- Darth Maul.

92. "The Lord Revan could have ruled an empire, made the galaxy strong again, instead he chose weakness, and ran away."

- Sith saying.

93. "The dark side is in our blood."

- Kylo Ren.

94. "The Dark Side clouds everything. Impossible to see, the future is."

- Yoda.

95. "If once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny. Consume you, it will."

- Yoda.

96. "The Sith were the sworn enemies of the Jedi and the Republic. They sought to wipe us from existence; they sought to rule the galaxy."

- Darth Bane.

97. "Only those with the power to control the dark side can ever truly be free."

- Darth Bane.

98. "A Sith knows when to unleash the fury of the dark side and when to hold back. Patience can be a weapon if you know how to use it, and your anger can fuel the dark side if you learn to control it."

- Darth Bane.

99. "The strength of the dark side lies with the power of the individual. The Force comes from within."

- Darth Bane.

100. "Those who follow the dark side see the truth of their enslavement."

- Darth Bane.

101. "We (Sith) shall hold the entire galaxy in our grasp."

- Darth Naga.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for Sith quotes then why not take a look at 'Star Wars' prequel quotes, or inspirational 'Star Wars' quotes.

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Written by Srija Chanda

Master of Arts specializing in Mass Communication/Media Studies

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Srija ChandaMaster of Arts specializing in Mass Communication/Media Studies

An aspiring media professional, Srija is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Mass Communication at St. Xavier's University, Kolkata, after completing her degree in journalism. With experience in PR and social media, she has also honed her leadership skills through her participation in a youth parliament. Srija's interests include devouring books, watching movies, and exploring new places through travel.

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