Each entry stands on its own as a testament to the sheer evil that made him who he was. Updated by Derek Draven, May 4th, 2020: W e've added ten more entries into our list that showcase some of Palpatine's most wicked and diabolical quotes, for a total of 15. Palpatine has uttered more than his fair share of quotable one-liners over the years, and they span his early career as a Senator, right up to his self-installment as Emperor and beyond. RELATED: Yoda's 10 Best Non-Movie Star Wars Quotes
If there was ever a man who liked to monologue, mansplain, and give a good old-fashioned rundown of events to supposedly inept heroes, it is Palpatine (and the incredible Ian McDiarmid) who has been doing it successfully since 1980. No one can argue the fact that Emperor Palpatine is an amazing big baddie in the Star Warsfilms.
