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

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Princess Leia Organa paved the way for women in the Star Wars galaxy, serving as one of the Rebel Alliance’s best leaders and a pro on the battlefields. She has also had a few wonderful lines over the years.

So, in honour of our favourite Princess and General, here is a collection of our favourite Leia Organa quotes, categorised into sections for your browsing pleasure.

*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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Classic Princess Leia Lines

There are some Princess Leia quotes so iconic that everybody knows them, even those who aren’t hardcore Star Wars fans. Here are some of our favourite famous Leia moments:

“Aren’t you a little short for a stormtrooper?” Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

“Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You’re my only hope.” Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

“Why, you stuck up… half-witted… scruffy-looking… Nerf-herder!” Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

“I have a bad feeling about this…” Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

“Princess Leia: I love you.
Han Solo: I know.” Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

“You’re not actually going in to an asteroid field?” Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

“There is still light in him, I know it.” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“Rey. May the Force be with you.” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“Hope is like the sun. If you only believe it when you see it you’ll never make it through the night.” Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

“This mission is everything. We cannot fail.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

“Never underestimate a droid.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

“Luke Skywalker: The Force will be with you.
Princess Leia: Always.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

“Nothing’s impossible.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

Witty & Sassy Princess Leia Lines

Leia matches Han with her undying royal sass. Here’s a collection of her best comebacks and lines:

“Will someone get this big walking carpet out of my way?” Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

“You came in that thing? You’re braver than I thought.” Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

“You’re who?” Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

“Governor Tarkin! I should have expected to find you holding Vader’s leash. I recognised your foul stench when I was brought on board.” Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

“I’m surprised that you had the courage to take the responsibility yourself.” Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

“The more you tighten your grip, Tarkin, the more star systems will slip through your fingers.” Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

“It’s a wonder you’re still alive.” Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

“Put that thing away, you’re gonna get us all killed!” Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

“Your friend is quite the mercenary. I wonder if he really cares about anything. Or anybody.” Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

“Looks like you’ve managed to cut off our only escape route.” Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

“Well, somebody has to save our skins. Into the garbage, fly boy!” Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

“This is some rescue! You came in here, but didn’t you have a plan for getting out?” Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

“Han Solo: Not a bad bit of rescuing, huh? You know, sometimes I amaze even myself.
Princess Leia: That doesn’t sound too hard.” Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

“I don’t know where you get your delusions, laser brain.” Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

“We don’t need any of your help!” Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

“Someday you’re gonna be wrong. I just hope I’m there to see it.” Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

“You certainly have a way with people…” Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

“You don’t have to do this to impress me.” Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

“Would it help if I got out and pushed?” Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

“Princess Leia: Let go, please.
Han Solo: Don’t get excited.
Princess Leia: Captain, being held by you isn’t quite enough to get me excited.” Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

“Princess Leia: You make it so difficult sometimes.
Han Solo: I do, I really do. You could be a little nicer, though. Come on, admit it. Sometimes you think I’m all right.
Princess Leia: Occasionally, maybe… when you aren’t acting like a scoundrel.” Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

“I’d just as soon kiss a Wookiee.” Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

“I hope you know what you’re doing.” Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

“What precisely am I supposed to know?” Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

“Han Solo: No time to discuss this as a committee.
Princess Leia: I am not a committee!” Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

“We’re going to get pulverized if we stay out here much longer.” Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

“You’re a jittery little thing, aren’t you?” Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

“Princess Leia: Don’t do that.
Han Solo: Do what?
Princess Leia: Anything.” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“Han Solo: I’m trying to be helpful.
Princess Leia: When did that ever help? And don’t say the Death Star.” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“I know what you’re gonna say. I changed my hair.” Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

“Wipe that nervous expression off your face, Threepio.” Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

“Do me a personal favor? Be optimistic.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

Badass Princess Leia Lines

Princess Leia is an ultimate badass when it comes to firing out verbal jabs to anyone who does her wrong. Here are some of our personal favourite insults and Leia sayings:

“I don’t know who you are or where you came from, but from now on you’ll do as I tell you, okay?” Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

“[To Han] You needn’t worry about your reward. If money is all that you love, then that’s what you’ll receive.
[To Luke] Your friend is quite the mercenary. I wonder if he really cares about anything. Or anybody.” Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

“Well, I guess you don’t know everything about women yet.” Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

“Han Solo: I love you.
Princess Leia: I know.” Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

“We have powerful friends. You’re going to regret this.” Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

“General, count me in.” Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

“You’re demoted.” Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

“Poe, get your head out of your cockpit.” Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

“Don’t tell me what things look like. Tell me what they are.” Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

“I feel like because I can fight, I have to, for those who cannot. And I think you might be the same way.” Star Wars: Rebels, Season 2, Episode 12 “A Princess on Lothal”

Princess Leia Quotes That Reveal Her Sensitive Side

Beneath her icy threats and playful punches with Han Solo, Princess Leia has one of the biggest hearts that proves how much she cares about her friends and those around her. Here are some softie Leia quotes:

“I knew there was more to you than money.” Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

“Princess Leia: I love you.
Han Solo: I know.” Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

“You have your moments. Not many of them, but you do have them.” Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

“Han Solo: Who are you?
Princess Leia: Someone who loves you.” Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

“Princess Leia: You know, no matter how much we fought… I’ve always hated watching you leave.
Han Solo: That’s why I did it. So you’d miss me.
Princess Leia: I did miss you.” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“You think I want to forget him? I want him back.” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“I just never should have sent him away. That’s when I lost him. That’s when I lost you both.” Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

“I held out hope for so long, but I know my son is gone.” Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

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