How I Met Your MotherLists about the sitcom about Ted Mosby, architect, and his pals Barney, Marshall, Lily, and Robin, as they lived, laughed, and loved in New York City, which aired on CBS from 2005 to 2014. It was—wait for it—legendary.
From 2005 to 2014, the best quotes from How I Met Your Mother were stringing us along with the desire of knowing who the mother really was. Along the way, we met various characters go through the ins and outs of juggling relationships with professional careers and they all had zingers and one-liners to spare. The best How I Met Your Mother quotes are memorable for a litany of reasons. Some have become catchphrases people still spout to this day like, "Legen - wait for it - dary!" Others are really good jokes anyone could laugh at.
You won't have to wait nine years to find the answer to, "Which quotes from How I Met Your Mother are the best?" You can see for yourself below. And make sure to vote for the lines from HIMYM that have stuck with you since the show ended.
Ted Mosby: The great moments of your life won't necessarily be the things you do, they'll also be the things that happen to you. Now, I'm not saying you can't take action to affect the outcome of your life, you have to take action, and you will. But never forget that on any day, you can step out the front door and your whole life can change forever. You see, the universe has a plan, kids, and that plan is always in motion. A butterfly flaps its wings, and it starts to rain. It's a scary thought, but it's also kind of wonderful. All these little parts of the machine constantly working, making sure that you end up exactly where you're supposed to be, exactly when you're supposed to be there. The right place at the right time.
Barney Stinson: It's going to be legen - wait for it - and I hope you're not lactose intolerant, because the second half of the word is - dary! Legendary!