10 Life Lessons From Star Wars

By Annie Colbert2013-05-04 04:04:33 UTC

Happy Star Wars Day! May the fourth be with you.

The epic big-screen battle between good and evil set in a galaxy far, far away influenced generations of young Jedi wannabes. Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi instilled values of discipline and loyalty, while Darth Vader served as a cautionary tale to anyone tempted by the dark side of life.

To celebrate May 4th and honor all the wisdom bestowed by Luke, Leia and that feisty furball Chewbacca, we gathered 10 life lessons from Star Wars. Learn from it, you will.

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