HBO's Sex and The City is nothing short of reality television for most young women living "the dream" in New York City. Carrie Bradshaw maneuvers through life almost effortlessly. From post-it break ups to budgeting she gives great advice to the girls who don't even know they have these problems yet.

1. On the past:

"Maybe the past is like an anchor holding us back. Maybe you have to let go of who you were to become who you will be."

2. On life:

"Life gives you lots of chances to screw up, which means you have just as many chances to get it right."

3. On love:

"I am someone who is looking for love. Real love. Ridiculous, inconvenient, consuming, can't-live-without-each-other love."

4. On never settling:

"Some people refuse to settle for anything less than butterflies."

5. On finance:

"I like my money where I can see it -- hanging in my closet."

6. On being single:

"Being single used to mean that nobody wanted you. Now it means you’re pretty sexy and you’re taking your time deciding how you want your life to be and who you want to spend it with."

7. On loving yourself:

"The most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you find someone to love the you you love, well, that's just fabulous."

8. On break-ups:

"And finally, the most important break-up rule: No matter who broke your heart, or how long it takes to heal, you’ll never go through it without your friends."

9. On friendship:

"They say nothing lasts forever; dreams change, trends come and go, but friendships never go out of style."

10. On adventure:

"Women come to New York for the two L's: Labels and love."

11. On moving on:

"2 a.m., and I already had a new man in my life."

12. On men:

"I had out-grown the boys of my past, and not quite grown into the men of my future."