"Grey's Anatomy" has made us laugh. It has made us cry. After all these seasons, it still captures America through Shonda Rhimes, the creator, and her storytelling abilities. This show has given us some of the best episodes in television, as well as some of the best quotes on life, love and even loss. Don't believe me? Read some of the quotes below and reflect on the perfection that is "Grey's Anatomy." Beware: A few tears may be shed.

1. When Lexi Grey taught us the meaning of closure after a break-up:

2. When Izzie Stevens showed us how to forgive someone

3. When Meredith told us that the only person we could ever save is ourselves:

4. When Derek Shepard taught us that one day all the pain goes away and you will feel better:

5. When Cristina Yang inspired us to work hard and to be unstoppable:

6. When Mark Sloan taught us that if and when you love someone, you tell them:

7. When Derek was the definition of McDreamy and taught us what we deserve in love and another person

8. When Cristina and Meredith showed you what it meant to find your best friend and your person

9. When Cristina told us to never shape our world around a boy:

10. And when Alex Karev told you that the only opinion that essentially matters is your own:

We love you, "Greys." Always have, always will. Stay tuned, next week it'll be the lessons learned from...

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