Ben smiled and nodded. "Yes. Leia definitely takes after her. Padme- Queen Amidala of Naboo. And she was revered by her people. Even at a young age, she was a great leader."
But even she could not save the Republic. Ultimately, it was doomed to fall. As all great things are.
Ben sighed. "Jedi traditionally do not marry. We are taught to restrain from emotional ties because they can lead to passions. And to the dark. But...Anakin was always stubborn, even as a child. He was emotional. I'd thought...." Ben looked away, thinking for a moment then resumed, realizing he probably should be careful with his words. "I knew he was impulsive. He married Padme in secret then told us after the fact. He truly loved her. And she loved him. But it was that love that made him vulnerable to Sidious."
When Luke revealed that he had red his journals, Ben did not look upset or surprised. He just nodded, as if he would expect nothing less from the son of Anakin Skywalker. "You built a lightsaber on your own, then? You must have Anakin's knack for tinkering."