The Best Rey Quotes & Sayings from the Star Wars Universe: 50+ Classic Rey Lines!

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Rey is anything but a “nobody” in the Star Wars universe.

She’s a brave warrior, willing to do whatever it takes to save the galaxy, and mysteriously inherits perfect mastery of the Force when she picks up a lightsaber for the first time.

For these reasons alone, she also has some of the best one-liners, snarks, and heroic mic drops that leave us shouting, “YEAHHH, GIRRRL!” at the screen.

Here’s a roundup of our favourite Rey quotes from Episodes VII – IX:

*Please note that some of these quotes may contain spoilers, so we suggest you refrain from scrolling below if you haven’t seen all the films!

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Heroic & Memorable Rey Quotes

Rey goes down in Wookieepedia as one of the bravest heroines in the galaxy because of her consistent desire to fight for what matters. Here are some of her iconic quotes that prove why audiences worldwide love her:

“I didn’t know there was this much green in the whole galaxy.” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“This is the Millennium Falcon? You’re Han Solo?!” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“I can do this. I can do this.” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“I know how to run without you holding my hand!” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“I can’t explain it. And you wouldn’t believe it.” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“We’ll see each other again. I believe that.” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“Finn: We need a pilot!
Rey: We’ve got one!” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“I’ve flown some ships, but I’ve never left the planet.” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“You didn’t fail Kylo. Kylo failed you. I won’t.” Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

“Light. Darkness. A balance.” Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

“Then he is our last hope.” Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

“Emperor Palpatine: I am all the Sith!
Rey: And I… am all the Jedi.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

“Be with me.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

“Rey: I’m Rey.
Tatooine Elder: Rey who?
Rey: … Rey Skywalker.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

“Dark Side Rey Phantom: Don’t be afraid of who you are.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

“I haven’t come to lead the Sith. I’ve come to end them.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

“I need to finish what Luke started. Find Exegol. Find the Emperor.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

“I don’t want to go without your blessing, but I will. I will. It’s what you would do.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

“My parents were strong. They saved me from you.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

Snarky Rey Quotes

Rey can be a bit of a smartass, which makes her all the more relatable. Here are some of her finest snarky lines that add a bit of comic relief to the films:

“That one’s garbage!
[ship blows up]
The garbage will do!” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“You will remove these restraints and leave this cell with the door open.” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“I think I can handle myself.” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“Where do you come from?
[BB-8 beeps]
Classified, really? Me too. Big secret.” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“Kylo Ren: You still want to kill me.
Rey: That happens when you’re being hunted by a creature in a mask.” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“Han Solo: You know how to use one of those?
Rey: Yeah. You pull the trigger.” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“Do you have something, a towel or something, you can put on?” Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

“Luke Skywalker: What do you know about the Force?
Rey: It’s a power that Jedi have that lets them control people and… make things float.” Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

“Luke Skywalker: You need a teacher. I cannot teach you.
Rey: Why not? I’ve seen your daily routine. You’re not busy.” Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

“Rey: You know what you are?
Poe Dameron: What?
Rey: You’re difficult, really difficult, you’re a difficult man.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

“Lando Calrissian: But do me a favour… give Leia my love.
Rey: You should give it to her yourself.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

Rey Quotes That Seriously Burn

Rey drops quite a few zingers and one-liners that leave us thinking, “Ooooh DAYUMM, burrrrn! Yaaasss girl, you tell ’em!” Here’s a collection of some of our favourite Rey lines that show ’em who’s boss:

“You. You’re afraid… that you will never be as strong as Darth Vader.” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“You’re a monster!” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“You underestimate Skywalker and Ben Solo and me. It will be your downfall.” Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

“I see through the cracks in your mask. You’re haunted.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

“Kylo Ren: When I offer my hand to you again… you’ll take it.
Rey: We’ll see.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

“You’re hard to get rid of.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

All the Times That Prove Rey Had Emotion

Okay, Rey is a total badass. But she’s also human and has emotions. The screenwriters do an ideal job of working in Rey’s struggles and feelings of despair as her character grows across three films. Here are some lines that show how she has a sensitive, real side to her:

“I know all about waiting.” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“I need someone to show me my place in all of this.” Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

“You’ll turn. I’ll help you.” Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

“When we touched hands, I saw your future.” Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

“Don’t do this, Ben. Please don’t go this way.” Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

“Something inside me has always been there. But now it’s awake. And I’m afraid. I don’t know what it is or what to do with it. And I need help.” Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

“I thought I’d find answers here. I was wrong. I’ve never felt so alone.” Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

“I felt something… it awakened, but now I need to know how to wield it.” Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

“Luke Skywalker: What are you most afraid of?
Rey: Myself.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

“People keep telling me they know me. I’m afraid no one does.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

“I did want to take your hand… Ben’s hand.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

Rey Quotes Filled with Rage

Rey is filled with rage and frustration, especially since her parents abandoned her when she was young and spends her entire life searching for answers. Here are some of her notable quotes that showcase her raw anger and intensity to find answers and destroy the dark side:

“Get out of my head!” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“Why did you hate your father? Give me an honest answer. You had a father who loved you! He gave a damn about you!” Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

“Rey: Give it to me.
Kylo Ren: The dark side is in our nature. Surrender to it.
Rey: Give it… to me.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

“He killed my mother. And my father. I’m going to find Palpatine… and destroy him.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

“All you want is for me to hate, but I won’t. Not even you.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

Did We Forget Any of Your Favourite Rey Quotes?

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