It has made us laugh. It has made us cry. After 11 seasons, “Grey’s Anatomy” continues to capture America through creator Shonda Rhimes' fantastic storytelling abilities. The show has given us some of the greatest episodes in television, as well as some of the greatest quotes on life, love, and 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 Derek Shepard taught us that one day the pain goes away and you will feel better:
4. When Cristina Yang inspired us to work hard and to be unstoppable:
5. When Meredith Grey mentioned that we don't have to be happy 100 percent of the time:
6. When Mark Sloan taught us that when you love someone, you tell them:
7. When Derek was the definition of McDreamy and taught us what we deserve in love and in another person:
8. When Cristina and Meredith showed you what it meant to find your best friend and your person:
9. When Alex Karev told you that the only opinion that essentially matters is your own:
10. When Meredith showed us how to fight for the love we want:
11. When Izzie demonstrated that nothing could be worse than losing the one you love:
12. When Cristina told us to never shape our world around a boy:
13. When George O'Malley summed up how we feel 90 percent of the time:
14. When Addison Montgomery taught us to never give up as there is always still a chance:
15. When Meredith told us that the only person we could ever save is ourselves:
As season 12 premieres on Sept. 24, we will continue to watch the story of Meredith Grey and the doctors at Seattle Grace Hospital. Through 11 seasons, the characters have overcome every disaster, from a bomb threat, to a ferry crash, a thunderstorm, a shooter, and a plane crash, so who knows what will happen next. What we do know, however, is that “Grey’s Anatomy” will continue to touch our hearts and inspire us like it has for the past 11 years. We love you, "Grey's." Always have. Always will.
