Admit it, we all love Gossip Girl. It's the show that lets us explore a world of ridiculously wealthy upper east side trust fund kids as they run around NYC in perfect, designer outfits. But wrapped up in all of that excess and drama, there are some really profound life lessons to be learned. Many of which come from the Queen of it all, Blair Waldorf.

1. When you know what you want, you go after it.

2. People won't always love you.

3. Don't settle for anything less than the very best.

4. Confidence is key.

5. You can't control everything in life, so relax a little!

6. Love doesn't always make perfect sense.

7. Know your worth.

8. Everything will turn out right in the end.

9. Don't be too trusting.

10. Retail therapy is a very real thing.

11. Boys are stupid.

12. Travel is important

13. Every once in a while you have to let loose.

14. You don't need a man to complete you.

15. Take your life into your own hands