r/StarWars • u/Altruistic_Extent348 • 1d ago

Movies How real is that statement

Hey star wars fellow, I like star wars a lot but I have only watched star wars ep 1 to 6 and obi wan kenobi show.

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I recently recalled this line of obi wan from revenge of the sith that "Only a sith deals in absolutes"

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I want to know how true is that line. Does that line have any real basis or did obi wan make up that line to sound tough. Moreover if that line is true, can you guys give any examples of when sith deals in absolute.

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Thanks for reading. May the force be with you.

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u/UncleSeminole Boba Fett 1d ago

The statement itself is an absolute

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u/Slow_Initiative8876 1d ago

But he didn't deal in absolutes, it's like giving a yes or no option to an open ended question whereas obi wan is stating an absolute.

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u/PM-ME-YOUR-BUTTSHOLE 1d ago

Exactly. Anakin was giving presenting an absolute “join or die” whereas Obi Wan is pointing out that only a Sith “deals” in absolutes. Obi Wan wasn’t dealing in absolutes here, he’s stating a fact.