58 'Gilmore Girls' Quotes That Capture the Essence of Parenthood, Friendship, and More

Even though "Gilmore Girls" ended several years ago, fans still can't get enough of it, and many have gone back to rewatch this beloved show many times. Let's explore some iconic "Gilmore Girls," quotes that fans can't get enough of.

"Gilmore Girls" aired from 2000 to 2007 and went on to receive several recognitions, including an Emmy Award. The show is known for its witty dialogue and endearing characters, and its main plot centers around the Gilmore family

Even though the show ended in 2007, this comedy-drama series has left a lasting impact on fans with its memorable quotes that touch on everything from family and friendship to life's ups and downs.

These quotes continue to resonate with viewers, making "Gilmore Girls" a timeless and cherished classic. Let's check out some memorable "Gilmore Girls" quotes.

Lorelai Gilmore's quote: "Do you like coffee?" "Only with my oxygen." | Source: Facebook/GilmoreGirls

Lorelai Gilmore Quotes from ‘Gilmore Girls'

Hey, I have a huge dilemma that I need your opinion on. Am I more beautiful today than yesterday?" — Lorelai Gilmore

"It's not too much food. This is what we've been training for our whole lives. This is our destiny, this is our finest hour." — Lorelai Gilmore

"Do you like coffee?" "Only with my oxygen." — Lorelai Gilmore

"Look, when I was a teenager, my parents tried to keep me locked up. They tried to force me to become what they had in mind, and now I'm not talking exactly about Lane here, but in my case, it really didn't work." — Lorelai Gilmore

"Yes, I left behind a glass slipper and a business card … just in case the prince is really dumb." — Lorelai Gilmore

Lorelai Gilmore's quote: "This is a jumbo-coffee morning. I need coffee in an IV." | Source: Facebook/GilmoreGirls

"You do know that if you weren't so pretty you would've gotten the crap kicked out of you every day of your life." — Lorelai Gilmore

"If you're going to throw your life away, he better have a motorcycle!" — Lorelai Gilmore

"This is a jumbo-coffee morning. I need coffee in an IV." — Lorelai Gilmore

"Don’t study so much that you get brilliant, go mad, grow a big bald egghead, and try to take over the world, OK? ‘Cause I want to go shoe shopping this weekend." — Lorelai Gilmore

"If it was physically possible to make love to a hot beverage, this would be the one.” — Lorelai Gilmore

Lorelai Gilmore's quote: "Coffee, please, and a shot of cynicism." | Source: Facebook/GilmoreGirls

"Everything in my life has something to do with coffee. I believe in a former life I was coffee." — Lorelai Gilmore

"Coffee, please, and a shot of cynicism." — Lorelai Gilmore

"I can't stop drinking the coffee. I stop drinking the coffee, I stop doing the standing, walking, and words-putting-into-sentence-doing." — Lorelai Gilmore

"Coffee, coffee, coffee." — Lorelai Gilmore

"Oy with the poodles, already." — Lorelai Gilmore

Lorelai Gilmore's quote: "If eating cake is wrong, I don't want to be right." | Source: Facebook/GilmoreGirls

"It's a show?" "It's a lifestyle. It's a religion." — Lorelai and Rory Gilmore

"I'm attracted to pie. It doesn't mean I need to date pie." — Lorelai Gilmore

"If eating cake is wrong, I don't want to be right." — Lorelai Gilmore

“It was a great kiss. If one of us had been a frog, it would have had some seriously impressive consequences.” — Lorelai Gilmore

You can spend a lot of time sitting around and waiting for him to realize it’s his turn [to ask you out], or you can run with the wolves and make it your turn again. You just want to let this opportunity pass? Call him.” — Lorelai Gilmore

Lorelai Gilmore's quote: "I don't like Mondays, but unfortunately, they come around eventually." | Source: Facebook/GilmoreGirls

"I smell snow." — Lorelai Gilmore

"I don’t like Mondays, but unfortunately, they come around eventually." — Lorelai Gilmore

"It’s all any of us wants: to find a nice person to hang out with till we drop dead." — Lorelai Gilmore

"Give me a burger, onion rings, and a list of people who killed their parents and got away with it. I need some heroes." — Lorelai Gilmore

Rory Gilmore's quote: "I live in two worlds. One is a world of books." | Source: Facebook/GilmoreGirls

Memorable 'Gilmore Girls' Quotes from Rory, Emily and Richard Gilmore

"Who cares if I'm pretty if I fail my finals." — Rory Gilmore

"I live in two worlds. One is a world of books." — Rory Gilmore

"Are you ever gonna ask me out? You flirt with me. You act like you like me.” — Rory Gilmore

"I love you, you idiot!" — Rory Gilmore

"Every relationship is just a big honking leap of faith." — Rory Gilmore

Rory Gilmore's quote: "A little nervous breakdown can work wonders for a girl." | Source: Facebook/GilmoreGirls

"I can go from zero to studying in less than 60 seconds!" — Rory Gilmore

"Now I'm supposed to look pretty and girly which is completely impossible because I'm gross and I have nothing to wear." — Rory Gilmore

"A little nervous breakdown can work wonders for a girl." — Rory Gilmore

"You jump, I jump, Jack." — Rory Gilmore

"Well, if you expect that muffin to fly back to the kitchen by itself, you better go get it a cape." — Emily Gilmore

Richard Gilmore's quote: "Only prostitutes have two glasses of wine at lunch!" | Source: Facebook/GilmoreGirls

"It's not every day I have my girls here for dinner on a day the banks are open." — Emily Gilmore

"Only prostitutes have two glasses of wine at lunch!" — Richard Gilmore

"You can use your mother's old golf clubs. They're upstairs gathering dust along with the rest of her potential." — Emily Gilmore

Kirk Gleason's quote: "I had an imaginary girlfriend for a while when I was young, but she left me." | Source: Facebook/GilmoreGirls

'Gilmore Girls' Quotes from Kirk Gleason, Michel Gerard and other stars

"I want to get the healthy glow of someone who goes consistently to the gym without actually having to go, of course." — Kirk Gleason

"I'm so damn lonely, not even Animal Planet does it for me anymore." — Kirk Gleason

"I had an imaginary girlfriend for a while when I was young, but she left me." — Kirk Gleason

"People are particularly stupid today. I can't talk anymore." — Michel Gerard

"There's a phone call for you, and if I'm to fetch you like a dog, I'd like a cookie and a raise." — Michel Gerard

Babette Dell's quote: "Gnome kicking says a lot about a man's character." | Source: Facebook/GilmoreGirls

"It's so satisfying to watch people exercise while you eat junk food." — Lane Kim

"I thought there was a better chance of all four of the Beatles getting back together than you two ever calming down long enough to get engaged." — Taylor Doose

"Gnome kicking says a lot about a man's character." — Babette Dell

"Ladies and gentlemen, I am in escrow!" — T.J.

"Does anyone here understand that a man has a right not to have his personal life debated in a public forum? I am not Winona Ryder." — Jackson Belleville

Luke Danes' quote: "It's big, fat, happy sunshine day for me." | Source: Facebook/GilmoreGirls

"That makes me so mad and so sad. I'm smad!" —Sookie St. James

"Cookies for the love and the dean, and the cookies for the love and the dean!" — Sookie St. James

"It's big, fat, happy sunshine day for me." — Luke Danes

"It's getting a little West Side Story here, Dean, and I've got to warn you, my dancing skills are not up to snuff." — Jess Mariano

"People can live for a hundred years without living a minute." — Logan Huntzberger

"It's Max Medina. Maaaaax Medina." — Max Medina

"I just want you to know I'm in. I'm all in." — Luke Danes

Luke Danes' quote: "I just want you to know I'm in. I'm all in." | Source: Facebook/GilmoreGirls

"No men. Just lots and lots of Chinese food." — Paris Geller

"I want to live my life so that I'll be able to read an in-depth biography about myself in later years and not puke." — Paris Geller

"Tell her I gotta take another crack at that closet. I think I hung my Tool t-shirt next to my Metallica t-shirt and they don't really get along." — Jess Mariano

"It's my responsibility as your best friend to make sure you do exciting things even when you don't want to." — Sookie St. James

Paris Geller's quote: "No men. Just lots and lots of Chinese food." | Source: Facebook/GilmoreGirls

"Gilmore Girls" showcased a remarkable mother-daughter bond between Lorelai Gilmore, played by Lauren Graham, and Rory Gilmore, played by Alexis Bledel. Minto Ventimiglia played the bad boy, Jess Mariano. Here are some famous Jess Mariano quotes from this hit show that will remind you about his personality.