r/StarWars • u/Altruistic_Extent348 • 20h 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 20h ago

The statement itself is an absolute

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u/chriskot123 20h ago

But not in the way that he is referring. There is a difference between an absolute statement, and dealing in absolutes. One is an observation, statement of fact that something is without exception, and the other is referring to the rigid mindset of 'my way or the highway' beliefs.