This line is spoken by Yoda, played by Frank Oz, in the film Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, directed by Irvin Kershner (1980). Luke Skywalker is on Dagobah trying to learn to use the Force and become a Jedi with the help of a little green puppet named Yoda.

What does there is no try mean?

This then makes failure inevitable.” This then brings a new layer to the meaning of “there is no try:” There really ISN'T a “try,” it's all about you using all your skills and abilities to overcome obstacles and achieve objectives. ... But if you DO have the skills, then you either do it or you don't.

What is Yoda's famous line?

The Most Famous Yoda Quote (There is no try)

“Do. Or do not. There is no try.”