Yes, this statement draws a lot of heat because it is, in itself, an absolute. Like everything Obi-Wan did, he did it with class. Sure, Obi-Wan had to fire a rifle into Grievous's heart to finally take him down, but he took no pleasure in doing so. That doesn't mean we have to totally reduce ourselves to a level beneath us. Life throws us a lot of curveballs, and sometimes we find ourselves having to defeat a four-armed alien cyborg with nothing but our wits and a blaster. Experience a situation for what it is, Obi-Wan would caution not for what you expect it to be. But this statement is more than Obi-Wan waxing all yogi “be here now,” because there's something to be said, also, of stripping yourself of preconceived notions. “Be mindful of your thoughts, Anakin, they betray you.”įocus. After all, if Anakin could go down a path that led him to think Palpatine was the good guy, any perspective is possible. And that perspective will determine our truths and our beliefs, just like Obi-Wan said. Like John Locke (the philosopher, not the LOST character) said, we're born tabula rasas - blank slates that, in time, will form a perspective all our own.
Philosophical and moral principles are not laws of nature. “Luke, you’re going to find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view.” / “The truth is often what we make of it you heard what you wanted to hear, believed what you wanted to believe.” Here's a look at some of the wisdom that defined one of our favorite Jedi Masters:ġ.
See how much better it is?īut Obi-Wan's wry, playful tone is good for much more than enhancing the words of others - that crazy old wizard has plenty of wisdom of his own. Now, imagine that same quote, only Obi-Wan Kenobi is saying it (and you can choose whichever Obi-Wan actor you'd like, they all work perfectly fine). Close your eyes, and play your favorite movie quote in your head.
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