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5 Times Grey's Anatomy Spoke The Hard Truth

How could we forget these famous quotes on life, love, and success?

Emily Kaye Newman
Jul 12, 2017
Indiana University
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5 Times Grey's Anatomy Spoke The Hard Truth
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You may have tried to resist. You may have told yourself you weren’t into unrealistically attractive doctors in drama-filled ER rooms speaking words of wisdom you never knew you needed, but then you catch an episode on TV one day, and that’s it. Next thing you know, you’re 3 seasons deep and 5 tissue boxes in. With 13 seasons to date, Grey’s Anatomy is undoubtedly one of the most engaging shows to ever premiere on television, and it has everything to do with the lessons each episode unveils to not only the characters of the drama, but to anyone who’s really listening. How could we forget these famous quotes on life, love, and success?

1. Love yourself first

“Don’t let what he wants eclipse what you need. He’s very dreamy, but he is not the sun. You are.”

2. It's okay to not feel okay sometimes


"What’s broken can be mended. What’s hurt can be healed. That no matter how dark it gets, the sun’s going to rise again." - Meredith Grey, Season 11

3. Don't be afraid to take risks and make mistakes

"Knowing is better than wondering. Walking is better than sleeping, and even the biggest failure, even the worst, beats the hell out of never trying." - Meredith Grey, Season 1

4. Success doesn't come easily

"if you aren't willing to keep looking for light in the darkest of places without stopping, even when it seems impossible, you will never succeed." - Amelia Shephard, Season 11

5. Don't ever let anyone tell you you can't be who you want


"Have some fire. Be unstoppable. Be a force of nature. Be better than anyone here and don't give a damn what anyone thinks." - Christina Yang, Season 4

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