This Thursday is the return of one of my favorite shows, "Grey’s Anatomy." No other show has made me angry, sad, ecstatic, or overwhelmed all in one episode before I watched this show. Characters have come and gone, but Meredith and Alex have stayed around for the long haul. In honor of the show’s return this week, here are some of my favorite Meredith and Alex quotes.

1. Meredith always knows exactly what to say and for as "dark and twisty" as she is, she has some of the most inspiring things to say.

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While this isn't a very inspirational quote, it sure is one I sometimes identify with. Nothing beats good, quality alone time.

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This quote is important because it is a reminder that any decision you make should not be for anyone else; it be for you and your happiness.

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There is no limit on how many times you can tell your loved ones how much they mean to you.

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Sometimes it's habit to mope and complain but if you take the time to put a positive spin on a bad situation it'll make life so much easier.

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I love this quote because it's something my Mom always tells me. Some days are going to be harder than others and some days will be easier. Sometimes you just need to take things step by step, piece by piece in order to make it through the day.

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This final quote stands out to me because, in reality, not everything is happy all the time. Sometimes it is necessary to feel pain and to be upset in order to appreciate the times when we are extremely happy. Everything is relative.

" Grey's Anatomy" will forever be one of my favorite shows and I cannot wait to see what this season has in store for the staff of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.