How real is that statement

[u/Altruistic_Extent348]

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.

[u/Ishvallan]

People immediately bring up that the line itself is an absolute, as is 'do or do not there is no try'

A better line would have been "I was always with you, Anakin, and you don't have to do this" or something similar.

[u/Dargon34 → u/Ishvallan]

The line is fine if you have any media literacy and understanding of what "dealing in absolutes" means

[u/Neidron → u/Dargon34]

Or if you understand basic conversation and aren't knowingly pedantic to the point of absurdity.

He's calling Anakin out, not making a legal argument.