Remember, a Jedi can feel

What?! Your eyes can deceive you. Don’t trust them. No! Alderaan is peaceful. We have no weapons. You can’t possibly… All right. Well, take care of yourself, Han. I guess that’s what you’re best at, ain’t it?

I’m trying not to, kid. Remember, a Jedi can feel the Force flowing through him. You mean it controls your actions? Obi-Wan is here. The Force is with him.

Don’t be too proud

Still, she’s got a lot of spirit. I don’t know, what do you think? Dantooine. They’re on Dantooine. I want to come with you to Alderaan. There’s nothing for me here now. I want to learn the ways of the Force and be a Jedi, like my father before me.

I find your lack of faith disturbing. I suggest you try it again, Luke. This time, let go your conscious self and act on instinct. Look, I ain’t in this for your revolution, and I’m not in it for you, Princess. I expect to be well paid. I’m in it for the money.

Don’t be too proud of this technological terror you’ve constructed. The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of the Force. I have traced the Rebel spies to her. Now she is my only link to finding their secret base.

There’s no mystical energy

The more you tighten your grip, Tarkin, the more star systems will slip through your fingers. I need your help, Luke. She needs your help. I’m getting too old for this sort of thing. Kid, I’ve flown from one side of this galaxy to the other. I’ve seen a lot of strange stuff, but I’ve never seen anything to make me believe there’s one all-powerful Force controlling everything. There’s no mystical energy field that controls my destiny. It’s all a lot of simple tricks and nonsense.

Don’t underestimate the Force. What?! I don’t know what you’re talking about. I am a member of the Imperial Senate on a diplomatic mission to Alderaan– You don’t believe in the Force, do you? Kid, I’ve flown from one side of this galaxy to the other. I’ve seen a lot of strange stuff, but I’ve never seen anything to make me believe there’s one all-powerful Force controlling everything. There’s no mystical energy field that controls my destiny. It’s all a lot of simple tricks and nonsense.

Andy Griffith

Bad news. Andy Griffith turned us down. He didn’t like his trailer. First place chick is hot, but has an attitude, doesn’t date magicians. Did you enjoy your meal, Mom? You drank it fast enough. Really? Did nothing cancel?

It’s a hug, Michael. I’m hugging you. I don’t understand the question, and I won’t respond to it. It’s a hug, Michael. I’m hugging you. Get me a vodka rocks. And a piece of toast. Whoa, this guy’s straight?

First place

Across from where? I don’t criticize you! And if you’re worried about criticism, sometimes a diet is the best defense. I’m a monster. Army had half a day.

That’s why you always leave a note! Not tricks, Michael, illusions. Did you enjoy your meal, Mom? You drank it fast enough. What’s Spanish for “I know you speak English?” Now, when you do this without getting punched in the chest, you’ll have more fun.

Runaway A Road Adventure

We circled for some time without doing much damage on either side; the long, straight, needle-like swords flashing in the sunlight, and ringing out upon the stillness as they crashed together with each effective parry.

I was only partially successful, as a sharp pain in my left shoulder attested, but in the sweep of my glance as I sought to again locate my adversary, a sight met my astonished gaze which paid me well for the wound the temporary blindness had caused me.

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All In Our Head

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There’s Always Light At The End Of The Tunnel

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