51 Han Solo Quotes from 'A New Hope' That Established Him as a 'Star Wars' Favorite

Han Solo's quotes in "A New Hope," or as it was renamed, "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope," helped turn the sci-fi film into a cultural touchstone to which even blockbusters not in the genre are measured.

Released in 1977, "A New Hope" was the first installment in George Lucas' original "Star Wars" trilogy. The space opera introduced Harrison Ford as the captain of the Millennium Falcon, Han Solo, Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, and Carrie Fisher's Princess Leia.

On the rerelease of the first trilogy in the 2000s, Lucas updated the naming convention by adding episode numbers to reflect that it comes after the second trilogy.

While this can be confusing for newcomers to the franchise, primarily those introduced through the more recent series such as "The Mandalorian," "Andor," and "Ahsoka," it helped make sense to the expanding world that Lucas created.

In "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope," Ford's character's name gives the first clue into what kind of person he is ― solo. He is selfish, arrogant, and reckless.

He does not take kindly to being told what to do and anyone bad-mouthing the Millennium Falcon. Yet he has a heart of gold, and his heroics play a role in eventually toppling the empire.

Han Solo’s quote: "Fast ship? You've never heard of the Millennium Falcon?" | Source: AmoDays

Han Solo Quotes Surrounding His Beloved Millennium Falcon

"She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid." — Han Solo

Princess Leia Organa: "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought."

Han Solo: "Nice! Come on. " — "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope"

"Han Solo. I'm captain of the Millennium Falcon. Chewie here tells me you're looking for passage to the Alderaan system." — Han Solo

"Fast ship? You've never heard of the Millennium Falcon?" — Han Solo

Han Solo’s quote: "Stay sharp! There are two more coming in; they're going to try to cut us off." | Source: AmoDays

"It's the ship that made the Kessel run in less than twelve parsecs! I've outrun Imperial starships, not the local bulk cruisers, mind you. I'm talking about the big Corellian ships now." — Han Solo

"She's fast enough for you, old man. What's the cargo?" — Han Solo

"Even I get boarded sometimes. Do you think I had a choice?" — Han Solo

"We're a little rushed, so if you'll hurry aboard, we'll get out of here." — Han Solo

"It looks like an Imperial cruiser. Our passengers must be hotter than I thought. Try and hold them off. Angle the deflector shield while I make the calculations for the jump to light speed." — Han Solo

Han Solo’s quote: "You hear me, baby? Hold together!" | Source: AmoDays

"Stay sharp! There are two more coming in; they're going to try to cut us off." — Han Solo

"Watch your mouth, kid, or you're going to find yourself floating home. We'll be safe enough once we make the jump to hyperspace. Besides, I know a few maneuvers. We'll lose them!" — Han Solo

"Traveling through hyperspace isn't like dusting crops, boy! Without precise calculations, we could fly right through a star or bounce too close to a supernova, and that'd end your trip real quick, wouldn't it?" — Han Solo

"Bring them on! I prefer a straight fight to all this sneaking around." — Han Solo

"You hear me, baby? Hold together!" — Han Solo

Han Solo’s quote: "Jabba, you're a wonderful human being." | Source: AmoDays

Quips That Showcase Han Solo's Sharp Tongue in the First "Star Wars" Release in 1977

"Look, Jabba, next time you wanna talk to me, come see me yourself. Don't send one of these twerps." — Han Solo

"Uh…had a slight weapons malfunction. But, uh, everything's perfectly all right now. We're fine. We're all fine here now, thank you. How are you?" — Han Solo

C-3PO: "Master Luke, sir. Pardon me for asking, but what should R2 and I do if we're discovered here? " Luke Skywalker: "Lock the door."

Han Solo: "And hope they don't have blasters."

C-3PO: "That isn't very reassuring." — "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope"

"Jabba, you're a wonderful human being." — Han Solo

"Well, I wasn't gonna let you get all the credit and take all the reward." — Han Solo

Han Solo’s quote: "No reward is worth this." | Source: AmoDays

"What good's a reward if you ain't around to use it? Besides, attacking that battle station ain't my idea of courage. It's more like suicide." — Han Solo

"It is for me, sister! Look, I ain't in this for your revolution, and I'm not in it for you, Princess. I expect to be well paid. I'm in it for the money!" — Han Solo

"No reward is worth this." — Han Solo

"Look, Your Worshipfulness, let's get one thing straight! I take orders from one person! Me!" — Han Solo

"If we can just avoid any more female advice, we ought to be able to get out of here." — Han Solo

Han Solo’s quote: "Wonderful girl! Either I'm going to kill her, or I'm beginning to like her." | Source: AmoDays

"Absolutely, Your Worship. Look, I had everything under control until you led us down here. You know, it's not going to take them long to figure out what happened to us." — Han Solo

"Oh! The garbage chute was a really wonderful idea. What an incredible smell you've discovered! Let's get out of here! Get away from there…" — Han Solo

"Wonderful girl! Either I'm going to kill her, or I'm beginning to like her." — Han Solo

"One thing's for sure, we're all gonna be a lot thinner. " — Han Solo

"He's the brains, sweetheart." — Han Solo

Han Solo’s quote: "It's all a lot of simple tricks and nonsense." | Source: AmoDays

"Maybe you'd like it back in your cell, Your Highness." — Han Solo

"It's all a lot of simple tricks and nonsense." — Han Solo

"Here's where the fun begins!" — Han Solo

"Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid." — Han Solo

Han Solo: "This is not gonna work."

Luke Skywalker: "Why didn't you say so before? "

Han Solo: "I did say so before. " — "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope"

Han Solo’s quote: "Don't everybody thank me at once." | Source: AmoDays

"You know, sometimes I amaze even myself." — Han Solo

"Don't everybody thank me at once." — Han Solo

"Sorry about the mess" — Han Solo

Memorable Han Solo Quotes From Episode IV

"Chewie, get us out of here!" — Han Solo

"Get in there, you big furry oaf! I don't care what you smell! Get in there, and don't worry about it." — Han Solo

Han Solo’s quote: "Hey, Luke… may the Force be with you!" | Source: AmoDays

"Great shot, kid. That was one in a million." — Han Solo

"Hey, Luke… may the Force be with you!" — Han Solo

"I'm not going anywhere. Marching into the detention area is not what I had in mind." — Han Solo

"Look, going good against remotes is one thing. Going good against the living? That's something else." — Han Solo

"You're all clear, kid. Now let's blow this thing and go home!" — Han Solo

Han Solo’s quote: "Over my dead body." | Source: AmoDays

"What is it? Some kind of local trouble?" — Han Solo

"Well, that's the trick, isn't it? And it's going to cost you something extra. Ten thousand in advance." — Han Solo

"Over my dead body." — Han Solo

Luke Skywalker: "So, what do you think of her, Han?"

Han Solo: "I'm tryin' not to, kid." Luke Skywalker: Good."

Han Solo: "Still, she's got a lot of spirit. I don't know, whaddya think? You think a princess and a guy like me..." — "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope"

"Great, kid, don't get cocky." — Han Solo

"I got a bad feeling about this." — Han Solo

Han Solo’s quote: "Great, kid, don't get cocky." | Source: AmoDays

Though he was not the main character in the film, Han Solo showed Hollywood that Harrison Ford had what it took to be a leading man. He starred in "Blade Runner," "Working Girl" opposite Melanie Griffith and had a significant part in the epic "Apocalypse Now."

However, his role as Indiana Jones in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" set him up as the bonafide lead of a major action franchise. Between "Indiana Jones" and "Star Wars," barely a year passed in the eighties without the gruff-voiced actor's films on the marquee.

Reacquaint yourself with the iconic archeology professor who cannot be contained in the classroom by reading these 32 "Raiders of the Lost Ark" Quotes from the Indiana Jones Adventure.