Every once in a while a TV show or movie comes around that truly touches all of its viewers. From 2003 to 2012 “One Tree Hill” ruled television. With its relatable story lines, loveable characters, and inspirational quotes, the show enchanted viewers during its years on TV and is now capturing the hearts of a whole new generation through Netflix. From the deep words of Lucas Scott, the empowering words of Coach Whitey Durham, and the inspirational words of Brooke Davis, the lessons taught through the show are ones that positively impact viewers of all ages. Here are twenty-three (wink, wink)of my favorite OTH quotes.
1. “There’s no shame in being afraid. Hell, we’re all afraid. What you gotta do is figure out what you’re afraid of because when you put a face on it, you can beat it. Better yet, you can use it.” –Coach Whitey Durham 
2. “Have you ever wondered what marks our time here? If one life can really make an impact on the world… or if the choices we make matter? I believe they do. And I believe that one man can change many lives. For better…or worse.” –Lucas Scott
3. “Someone once said; ‘It’s the good girls who keep diaries. The bad girls never have the time.’ Me…I just wanna live a life I’m gonna remember. Even if I don’t write it down.” –Brooke Davis
4. “Truth is absolute. Believe that. Even when that truth is hard and cold, and more painful than you’ve ever imagined. And even when the truth is more cruel than any lie.” –Lucas Scott
5. “It’s the oldest story in the world. One day you’re 17 and planning for someday. And then quietly and without you ever really noticing, someday is today. And then someday is yesterday. And this is your life.” –Nathan Scott
6. “Happiness comes in many forms- in the company of good friends, in the feeling you get when you make someone else’s dream come true, or in the promise of hope renewed. It’s okay to let yourself be happy because you never know how fleeting that happiness might be.” –Lucas Scott
7. “People who are meant to be together always find their way in the end.” –Brooke Davis
8. “Most of our lives are a series of images, they pass us by like towns on a highway. But sometimes a moment stuns us as it happens and we know that this instant isn’t a fleeting image. We know that this moment, every part of it, will live on forever.” –Lucas Scott
9. “Most people are stronger than they know. They just forget to believe in it sometimes.” –Keith Scott
11. “Sometimes I think that we waste our words and we waste our moments. And we don’t take the time to say the things that are in our hearts when we have the chance.” –Clay Evans
12. “I think eventually we learn to define happiness for ourselves on our own terms, in spite of the pain other people have caused us.” –Haley James Scott
13. “Happiness is a mood and a condition. Not a destination. It’s like being tired or hungry. It’s not permanent. It comes and goes and that’s okay. And if people would think that way, they’d find happiness more often.” –Julian Baker
14. “There’s a day when you realize that you’re not just a survivor, you’re a warrior. You’re tougher than anything life throws your way.” –Brooke Davis
15. “Life’s too short to play games. If you love somebody and you want to be with them, then go get them. Deal with the mess later.” –Haley James Scott
16. “Whenever you’re having a bad day, someone else is out there having a worse day. So just stop and focus on all the good things.” –Lucas Scott
17. “Live life for the moment because everything else is uncertain. Take advantage of what is right in front of you.” –Rachel Gatina
18. “There’s nothing wrong with fairy tales. Everyone ends up happily ever after.” –Ellie
19. “Sometimes people have to cry out all their tears to make room for a heart full of smiles.” –Jamie Scott
20. “Sometimes the hardest things are the most rewarding.” –Nathan Scott
21. “What’s more important? What we become or how we become it?” –Lucas Scott
22. “The world is full of magic. You just have to believe in it. So make your wish. Do you have it? Good. Now believe in it will all your heart.” –The entire OTH cast
And of course…
23. “There’s only one Tree Hill, and it’s your home.” -Karen Roe
