The Most Memorable Quotes From 'Gilmore Girls'
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The Most Memorable Quotes From 'Gilmore Girls'

Over 80 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Most Memorable Quotes From 'Gilmore Girls'

The best Gilmore Girls quotes show why the TV show was so beloved by audiences and critics. Lorelai Gilmore, Rory Gilmore, and the show as a whole quickly earned a reputation for sharp, witty dialogue. It also expertly blended humor and drama, so on this list, you'll find a mix of humorous lines as well as quotes that are memorable and heartwarming. 

The show ran for seven seasons from 2000 to 2007. The best quotes from Gilmore Girls run across every year the show was on the air. A vast array of characters got a chance to shine, and this list shows how well-written many of the characters were on the show.

What are your favorite Gilmore Girls quotes? Vote for the lines, one liners, and dialogue you could listen to for hours while sipping coffee at Luke's Diner. After you've voted, why don't you check out these other shows that are like Gilmore Girls?

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  • People Are Particularly Stupid Today
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    59 VOTES

    People Are Particularly Stupid Today

    Michel Gerard: People are particularly stupid today. I can't talk to any more of them.

    59 votes
  • You Have To Sleep
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    51 VOTES

    You Have To Sleep

    Lorelai Gilmore: You have to sleep, it’s what keeps you pretty.

    51 votes
  • Coffee, Please
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    37 VOTES

    Coffee, Please

    Lorelai Gilmore: Coffee, please, and a shot of cynicism.

    37 votes
  • He'd Better Have a Motorcycle
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    44 VOTES

    He'd Better Have a Motorcycle

    Lorelai Gilmore: If you're gonna throw your life away, he'd better have a motorcycle. 

    44 votes
  • Life's Short
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    39 VOTES

    Life's Short

    Lorelai Gilmore: Life's short. Talk fast.

    39 votes
  • The Person I Most Wanted to Be
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    40 VOTES

    The Person I Most Wanted to Be

    Rory Gilmore: I don't know if she ever realized the person I most wanted to be was her.

    40 votes