Parks and Recreation may not be on your reruns list but we are sure you miss Leslie Knope like we do! Leslie played by the amazing Amy Poehler was the fantastic woman we all want to be. She was a total badass and the power woman who gave us serious inspirational goals. She showed a way for all the amazing things that a woman can do to make the world a better place, and here are 15 times she spoke for all of us fabulous women –
Leslie Knope quotes
1. #SquadGoals
“We need to remember what’s important in life: friends, waffles, work. Or waffles, friends, work. Doesn’t matter, but work is third.”
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Your friends are always going to be by your side, through your ups and down and also bring food along with them 😀 Leslie set our priorities right!
2. #GirlsBeBitchin’
“Bitches be crazy.”
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If you are a girl you know the craziness is for real, all the drama, gossips, it’s all a package and Leslie tells us to not fret too much, just accept it and move on.
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3. #Don’tNeedNoApproval
“One person’s annoying is another person’s inspiring and heroic.”
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When you are independent and an achiever like Leslie you are going to get a lot of haters, and as she says don’t pay heed to them. Appreciate the ones who support you always.
4. #NoKeepingCalm
“Relax? Take a beat? I don’t really do any of those things.”
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How many times have you been told to keep calm and carry on, and you wanted to punch their face? Girl, you go get things done, just like Leslie does.
5. #SelfInspiration
“I am big enough to admit I am often inspired by myself.”
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In the quest of constant achievement you falter sometimes but then you look back and take inspiration from all that you have done and that’s the right way to do it as Leslie says.
6. #ComfortIsLife
“Do you have like a first date outfit I could borrow? Like, I don’t know, a pair of cargo pants?”
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If you are as busy as Leslie then you don’t have the time to pander to male fantasies and just want a man who will accept you for the awesome and real woman you are.
7. #EverydayFeminism
“If you want to bake a pie, that’s great. If you want to have a career, that’s great too.”
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Feminism is the fight to have a choice, be it to work or run a house or even have it all.
8. #NoToFoodShaming
“I stand by my decision to avoid salad and all disgusting things.”
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So you love a good cake, go ahead eat it. Everyone around you is forcing you to make healthy decisions but just chill out like Leslie does.
9. #ChillAF
“Guys love it when you can show them that you’re better than they are at something they love.”
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Girls don’t get cricket or girls can’t drive is the thing of past, if you can do it better than the guys then show it to them!
10. #HoesBeforeBros
“You know my code. Hoes before bros. Uteruses before duderuses. Ovaries before brovaries.”
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We love Leslie for this, like us she knows we never ditch girlfriends for guys; after all they are going to stick by your side forever.
11. #BestFriendMotivation
“You are a beautiful, talented, brilliant, powerful musk ox.”
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Your girlfriend needs to hear this from you, Leslie’s friendship with Ann gave us serious friendship goals and she is always there to inspire and hold her hand through her troubles.
12. #BornGoddess
“I am a goddess. A glorious female warrior.”
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No harm in reminding yourself that you are a warrior taking life by the horns! Leslie keeps it real when she reminds herself that she is worth a lot more than she lets herself feel.
13. #ToSlutOrNot
“Sophisticated with a hint of slutty.”
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As a professional woman you might find yourselves trying to be attractive without giving out the wrong signal but maybe like Leslie you should let your hair down once a while and enjoy yourself.
14. #SelfLove
“Hey, Leslie. It’s Leslie. Hang in there. I love you. Bye.”
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Trust us, you need all the love you can give yourself going through this rollercoaster called life and as Leslie does, start with it yourself! 😀
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15. #RevelInThePresent
“I need another second, please. I need to remember every little thing about how perfect my life is right now.”
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The present is the best gift you have, enjoy your life and give yourself a pat on the back for all the things you have done right. Offer gratitude to yourself for being awesome!
Do you have any favorite Leslie Knope quotes we missed out?
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