Since 1977 , Princess Leia has been an icon for fans everywhere . The headstrong Princess of Alderaan was the first of many distaff characters to come who turn up that women can be more than just the damsel in distraint . And while Leia Organa started off that way inStar Wars : A New Hopewhen she is imprisoned , audiences quickly realize Leia is a force to be reckoned with .

Leia possessed razor wit and bold determination . The late Carrie Fisher impart to the character with an adequate rest of aplomb and ascendancy that made women want to be her . And in the years since , some of Leia ’s most insightful lines have continue to barrack , as fan rewatch the serial publication and fall in dear with her all over again .

“Aren’t you a little short for a Stormtrooper?”

spill the beans about sass . Leia was a plucky heroine who was never one to bite her tongue . When Luke Skywalker and Han Solo disguise themselves as Stormtroopers to save up the princess , Leia give this comment toward Luke before he reveals his reliable aim .

Her spite towards the guard who was keep her imprisoned is petty and savage and audiences loved it .

“I know. Somehow, I’ve always known.”

In one of the most shocking moment in cinematic history , Luke disclose to Leia that she is his sister and the daughter of Darth Vader . However , Leia had somehow experience this particular all along ( peradventure she had this Three Kings' Day when she kissed her own brother ) .

This conniption is a sweet and tender consequence between the two , and despite their brief story , Leia reacts to the news program with dignity and forethought . It ’s incredible to witness a fictitious character who is frequently so insolent compose herself with such grace .

“I recognized your foul stench when I was brought on board.”

One of Leia ’s most prized qualities is her unencumbered spirit . InStar Was IV , Leia makes this bold command towards Governor Tarkin . Despite being captured , she remains courageous and even a bit brazen .

She remains unintimidated , which just run to show what a fierce fighter she is . She even has the heart to say,“I should ’ve expect to find you holding Vader ’s triad . ”

“There’s still light in him. I know it.”

Any line that Carrie Fisher has spoken as Leia Organa has always total out unhesitating and strong . InStar war : The Force Awakens , Leia has this conversation with Han Solo about their son , Kylo Ren . Kylo has already made headway on his way to the Dark Side , but Leia begs to differ .

Han thinks that they have lose their son perpetually , but Leia urges him to see the light in him . When she enjoin this , she says it with such deep assertion that it ’s almost impossible to debate against her . Han does endeavor to reconcile with Kylo , but , of track , we all know how that ends .

“Get your head out of your cockpit.”

Martes pennanti save Leia ’s lines with such sass and attitude that she just owns every scene she ’s in . This demeanor is unrelenting and she carries it all the room to her appearance inStar Wars : The Last Jedi .

After Poe disobeyed society to terminate the attack on the First Order ’s massive Dreadnought starship , General Leia   puts him in his place with this epic inverted comma . Not only does she break Poe , but she also gives him a well - deserved slap in the side .

“Will someone get this big walking carpet out of my way?”

Leia has a disposition to say what everyone else is thinking . She says it with such violence that it is surely restrain . Although her intent are always dependable , others need to learn to get out of the way once this cleaning lady sets her judgment on something .

The Rebellion learns this when Leia directs this commentary to the lovable ( but adult and ungainly ) Chewbacca when he inadvertently drive in her path .

“Someone who loves you."

DuringStar war : Episode VI - Return of the Jedi , the roles are reversed and Leia come to Han Solo ’s rescue . After being blinded by hibernation sickness from his incarceration at the palace of Jabba the Hutt , Han is terrified when someone enters the room .

When he ask who it is , Leia answer with the double-dyed , mettle - warming answer:“someone who loves you . ”

“I hope you know what you’re doing.”

Leia is someone who always seems to have it away what she ’s doing . She has that unwavering air of confidence that is truly inspiring . Leia and Han Solo ’s constant making love - hate relationship always has them at odds with each other .

After the   Battle of Hoth , the   Millennium Falcon is damage and Han has to apace land and repair it . He decides to do this by obscure in a crater . That ’s when Leia say this to Han , as he fly into a cave . He plainly responds,“yeah , me too . ”Of course , the cave flex out to be a giant quad worm , so maybe Han should have allow Leia direct after all .

“No matter how much we fought, I’ve always hated watching you leave.”

This touching moment between Leia and Han inStar Wars : The Force Awakensjust pulls at the heartstrings . Both of them being refractory and headstrong characters made their human relationship difficult to sustain .

ThroughoutStar Wars ’ elongated saga , Leia and Han have incessantly bickered back and forth , although these competitiveness were always sort of endearing . Judging by this quote , it ’s obvious that the chemical science between these two never died .

“May the Force be with you."

Leia has essay herself prison term and time again with not only her witty comeback but her strong ethics and tenacity . From a princess to the leader of The Rebellion , Leia has been an icon both on and off the screen . woefully , Star Wars : The Last Jediwas the last time Carrie Fisher was able to play the persona of General Leia , due to her untimely death in 2016 .

gratefully , fans were able to see Leia reunite with her brother and give some farewell Logos . To Rey , the newest leader of the Rebellion , she offers the most conversant quote inStar Warshistory,“May the force be with you . ”

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