Ian McDiarmid

“In order to ensure our security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire.”

“The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural.”

“Good, good. Let the hate flow through you.”

“So this is how liberty dies… with thunderous applause.”

“Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis The Wise?”

“I am the Senate.”

“UNLIMITED POWER!”

“Your feeble skills are no match for the power of the dark side.”

“Everything that has transpired has done so according to my design.”

“Strike me down with all of your hatred, and your journey towards the dark side will be complete.”

“The attempt on my life has left me scarred and deformed. But I assure you, my resolve has never been stronger!”

“Wipe them out. All of them.”

“The Sith and the Jedi are similar in almost every way, including their quest for greater power.”

“I will make it legal.”

“It is of no consequence. I am not defenseless.”

“Long have I waited.”

“It's a character that has been in my life for a long time. So in a sense, you don't really say goodbye to him.”

“I've always been interested in the evil side of things, and in the theater, there are more interesting parts for older people.”

“It's not a face that withers in the blast, it's a face that is revealed. It's the face of the soul.”

“There is no mercy.”