Two years after that finale that shouldn’t have happened, “How I Met Your Mother” is still a wildly popular topic of discussion (maybe because of that finale.) The show was popular for its continuous humor, memorable catchphrases, emotionally real moments, and the tight friendship of the gang. Within that, “How I Met Your Mother” offered great advice to viewers on how to live life. Here are some of the highlights.

1."Nothing good happens after two a.m.” -Ted’s Mom

2. "That’s life, you know. We never end up where you thought you wanted to be.” –Marshall

3. "You can’t cling to the past. Because no matter how tightly you hold on, it’s already gone.” –Ted

4."If you have chemistry, you only need one other thing…timing. But timing’s a bitch.” –Robin

5. "Maybe I want the trouble. I haven’t wanted the trouble in a long time, but with you, the trouble doesn’t seem so troubling.” –Barney

6. "The littlest thing can cause a ripple effect that changes your life.” – Ted

7. "Doesn’t being scared let you know you’re on to something important?” –Ted’s Student

8. "It’s just, eventually we’re all gonna move on. It’s called growing up.” –Lily

9. "I think for the most part, if you’re really honest with yourself about what you want out of life, life gives it to you.” –Ted

10. "Because when you do one good deed, it creates a ripple effect. One good deed leads to another and another.” -Marshall

11. "Sometimes hours can feel like minutes, and sometimes a single second can last a lifetime.” –Ted

12. "The future is scary but you can’t just run back to the past because it’s familiar.” –Robin

13. "Because sometimes even if you know how something’s gonna end, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the ride.” -Ted

14. "The truth is you could fight your whole life to do good and still get nowhere.” –Marshall

15. "Sometimes you realize the journey you’ve been taking has reached its final step. So the question becomes: Where do you go next?” –Ted

16. "I’d love to go back and be that person again. But you can’t move backward. You can only go forward.” –Lily

17. "You can ask the universe for signs all you want, but ultimately we only see what we want to see when we’re ready to see it.” –Ted

18. "Sometimes we search for one thing but discover another.” -Barney

19. "You see, everyone’s got some baggage. It’s part of life. But like anything else, it’s easier when someone gives you a hand with it.” – Ted

20. "Sometimes you fall for someone you’d never expect, but that doesn’t make it wrong. Doesn’t everyone deserve to be happy?” – Barney

21. "Sometimes the best decisions are the ones that don’t make any sense at all.” –Ted

22. "You can’t just skip ahead to where you think your life should be.” –Lily

23. "If you’re not scared, you’re not taking a chance. And if you’re not taking a chance, then what the hell are you doing?” –Ted

24. "You keep giving up on people so quickly, you’re gonna miss out on something great.” –Robin

25. "But there are some stories you tell and there are some stories you don’t.” –Ted

26. "Sometimes love means taking a step back. If you care about somebody, you should want them to be happy. Even if you wind up being left out.” –Ted

27. "We all do bad things. Doesn’t mean we’re bad people.” –Kevin

28. "Here’s the thing about mistakes. Sometimes, even when you know something’s a mistake, you gotta make it anyway.” –Ted

29. "Sometimes, things have to fall apart to make way for better things.” –Ted

30. "And most importantly, whatever you do in this life, it’s not legendary unless your friends are there to see it.” -Barney