Yoda

Yoda is a fictional character from George Lucas Star Wars movies. He is a mature Jedi Master who has been training Jedi Knights in the ways of the Force for more than 800 years. Yoda lives in a simple abode made of sticks and mud and eats food that is readily available in nature such as fruits, fungi and plants. Yoda's philosophy is simple yet profound; utilize the force to seek knowledge. Yoda first appears in The Empire Strikes Back. His purpose is to train Luke Skywalker in the ways of the Jedi. In the prequel trilogy, Yoda is portrayed as the Grand Master of the Jedi Order.

Fast Facts

1. Yoda was designed by British make up artist Stuart Freeborn
2. His face was modeled partly on Freeborn's and partly on Einstein¹ (June 9, 1980)
3. Yoda is only 26 inches tall
4. Yoda's race is unknown
5. Frank Oz was the voice of Yoda² (Sunday, October 30, 2005)
6. Yoda speaks in Jedi linguistics
7. Yoda practices Ataru

Quotes

• " Mudhole? Slimy? My home this is!"

• " A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge. Never for attack"

• "Already know you that which you need…"

• " Try not. Do or do not, there is no try."

• "Size matters not! Judge me by my size, do you?"

• "Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will."

• "A Jedi must have the deepest commitment, the most serious mind."

• "Concentrate...feel the Force flow. Yes. Good. Calm, yes. Through the Force, things you will see. Other places. The future...the past. Old friends long gone"

• "Adventure. Heh! Excitement. Heh! A Jedi craves not these things."

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