"How I Met Your Mother" aired for a riveting nine seasons lead by Josh Radnor as Ted Mosby. The show is narrated by older Ted as he tells his kids the story of how he met their mother. Since the show is told from the future as a series of flashbacks, which is how we get so many wise quotes from older Ted. We feel so blessed to have the quotes from present Ted and old Ted to help us through our difficult times.
"If you're not scared, you aren't taking a chance. If you're not taking a chance, what the hell are you doing anyway?"
Just a reminder to that being stressed and scared is okay, it just means you're about to do something great.
"The great moments of your life won't necessarily be the things you do, they'll also be the things that happen to you."
Unexpected memories can end up being some of your best memories. This only give me more FOMO, though.
"Sometimes things need to fall apart to make way for better things."
Not every slip up is the end of the world!!
"You can't cling to the past, because no matter how tightly you hold on, it's already gone."
Even though it can be extremely painful, sometimes you have to accept change and move forward onto better things.
"You can ask the universe for all the signs you want, but ultimately, we only see what we want to see when we're ready to see it."
I find this quote one of the most insightful. People will say they are waiting for a sign, but the fact you are ready to be looking for a sign is a sign enough.
"Here's the thing about mistakes: sometimes, even when you know something's a mistake, you gotta make it anyway."
Ted would never admit that wearing the red cowboy boots was a mistake, but you get the point.
"Shouldn't we hold out for someone who doesn't just tolerate our little quirks, but actually kinda likes them?"
Don't settle for someone who doesn't love every bit of you, including your flaws.
"Nothing good happens after 2:00 a.m."
A true classic. My fellow college students need to hear this. If you don't abide by the 2:00 a.m. rule, this picture of Ted is what you'll be doing the next day.
"My parents live in Ohio, I live in the moment."
Okay so maybe this isn't a ~life quote~ but it would be incredibly disrespectful to the show to not include this GEM.
