On February 13th, the time-honored tradition of Galentine’s Day will sweep the nation as female friends everywhere celebrate the love that is friendship. Sure, it sounds sappy, but celebrating friendship is important, and what better day to do it than on a day invented by none other than Parks and Recreation superstar Leslie Knope. Thanks to Leslie, women everywhere will come together to celebrate that holiday that was first mentioned 11 years ago in a now iconic episode of Park and Recreation. To celebrate, here are 7 Leslie Knope quotes to get you in the friend (and self) appreciating spirit.
- “You’re a beautiful, talented, brilliant, powerful Musk ox.”
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Season 6, episode 7.
- “One person’s annoying is another’s inspiring and heroic.”
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Season 6, episode 5.
- “Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus frittatas.”
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Season 2, Episode 16.
- “I am a goddess, a glorious female warrior. Queen of all that I survey. Enemies of fairness and equality, hear my womanly roar.”
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Season 4, episode 4.
- “Your brain is almost a perfect as your face.”
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Season 6, episode 7.
- “We have to remember what’s important in life: friends, waffles and work. Or waffles, friends, work. But work has to come third.”
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Season 3, episode 13.
- “I am big enough to admit that I am often inspired by myself.”
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Season 5, Episode 3.