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100+ Iconic 'Sex and the City' Quotes for Every Occasion
Sex and the City is one of the most iconic television shows of all time with its witty, sophisticated, and relatable dialogue. Here, we've compiled some of the most memorable quotes from the show to celebrate its enduring legacy. Each quote is full of humor, wisdom, and insight about love, life, and friendship. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the world of Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha, these quotes offer a perfect snapshot of the show's magical allure and timelessness.
Love and Relationships Quotes
"I like my money right where I can see it... hanging in my closet." - Carrie
"Maybe we could be each other's soulmates. And then we could let men be just these great, nice guys to have fun with." - Charlotte
"I'm looking for love. Real love. Ridiculous, inconvenient, consuming, can't-live-without-each-other love." - Carrie
"Sex is something that is part of nature. I go along with nature." - Samantha
"You can’t date someone who has everything in common with you. Right down to the same preference in women?" - Miranda
"I will not be the first one. I absolutely will not do it." - Miranda
"Some people are settling down, some people are settling, and some people refuse to settle for anything less than butterflies." - Carrie
"I love you, but I love me more." - Samantha
"I don’t know. I don’t know if relationships ever really work. I think you have to surround yourself with people you really like." - Carrie
"Listen to me. Being single used to mean that nobody wanted you. Now it means you're pretty sexy and taking your time deciding how you want your life to be and who you want to spend it with." - Carrie
"Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with." - Charlotte
"After a while, you just want to be with the one that makes you laugh." - Mr. Big
Friendship Quotes
"Maybe we could be each other's soulmates. Then we can let men be just these great, nice guys to have fun with." - Charlotte
"They say nothing lasts forever; dreams change, trends come and go, but friendships never go out of style." - Carrie
"The most important thing in my life is my friends." - Carrie
"I don't know if I believe in marriage anymore, but I do believe in friendship." - Carrie
"Our friends think we’re having fun, and that’s all that matters." - Samantha
"You’re my family." - Carrie
"Friendship never goes out of style." - Carrie
"You can’t make any new friends if you’re too focused on your old enemies." - Carrie
"Sometimes, your best friends are also your best therapists." - Miranda
"We survived boyfriends and husbands and various parents dying, we’ll survive the end of this relationship." - Miranda
"Thank you for being the one person I could talk to." - Carrie
"Your friends are your happy ending." - Carrie
Fashion and Style Quotes
"I like my money right where I can see it…hanging in my closet." - Carrie
"I have a style and jewelled consistency." - Carrie
"I don’t believe in the Republican party or the Democratic party, I just believe in parties." - Samantha
"I am someone who is looking for love. Real love. Ridiculous, inconvenient, consuming, can't-live-without-each-other love." - Carrie
"Shopping is my cardio." - Carrie
"Sometimes I would buy Vogue instead of dinner." - Carrie
"I am a Carrie watching a world of Samanthas." - Miranda
"Usually my legs work better with a good pair of heels." - Carrie
"I will never be the woman with the perfect hair, who can wear white and not spill on it." - Carrie
"It’s really hard to walk in a single woman’s shoes — that’s why you sometimes need really special shoes." - Carrie
"I have never seen a lady bold enough as myself." - Samantha
"I’ve always liked men, but we’re not always the best dressers." - Samantha
Life and Happiness Quotes
"Maybe the past is like an anchor, holding us back. Maybe you have to let go of who you were, to become who you will be." - Carrie
"Eventually all the pieces fall into place… until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moment, and know that everything happens for a reason." - Carrie
"The fact is, sometimes it’s really hard to walk in a single woman’s shoes." - Carrie
"The most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself." - Carrie
"Don't forget to fall in love with yourself first." - Carrie
"Life gives you lots of chances to screw up which means you have just as many chances to get it right." - Carrie
"Forget about the white picket fence. It’s all about the happy ending." - Samantha
"Dreams change, trends come and go, but friendships never go out of style." - Carrie
"I will never be the woman with the perfect hair, who can wear white and not spill on it." - Carrie
"Men in their forties are like the New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle; tricky, complicated and you’re never really sure you’ve got the right answer." - Carrie
"After all...computers crash, people die, relationships fall apart. The best we can do is breathe and reboot." - Carrie
"Sometimes, it’s really hard to walk in a single woman’s shoes, that’s why you sometimes need really special shoes." - Carrie
Dating and Single Life Quotes
"I'm not looking for 'Mr. Big,' okay? I like my life. I love my job, my friends. I like coming home to this apartment, and watching the Knicks game with no pants on." - Miranda
"I got to thinking about relationships and partial lobotomies: two seemingly different ideas that might just be perfect together." - Carrie
"I don't believe in the Republican party or the Democratic party. I just believe in parties." - Carrie
" Maybe we were each other’s ‘The One,’ and we didn’t even realize it." - Carrie
"Sometimes it’s really hard to work in your single woman’s shoes – that’s why you sometimes need really special shoes." - Carrie
"First you get the test. Then afterward, you get the lesson." - Carrie
"I will never be the woman with the perfect hair, who can wear white and not spill on it." - Carrie
"Eventually all the pieces fall into place...until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moment and know that everything happens for a reason." - Carrie
"I don't understand the appeal of threesomes, randomly gay sex, and polyamory." - Carrie
"Don’t forget to fall in love with yourself first." - Carrie
"Forget the pitfalls. Find the love of your life." -Carrie
"Maybe the best any of us can do is not to quit, play the hand we’ve been given and accessorize the outfit we got." - Carrie
Sex Quotes
"Sex is a barometer for what is going on in the relationship." - Carrie
"Sex is something that is part of nature. I go along with nature." - Samantha
"Sex is the streetcorner of passion and confusion." - Carrie
"Sex and the City: where catching the subway isn't easy and oversexed financial men mean ‘landing a Quarterback’ is a life option." - Carrie
"I'm very comfortable talking about sex. I'm a sexual anthropologist." - Carrie
"I will never be the woman with the perfect hair, who can wear white and not spill on it." - Carrie
"I don't think there's anything wrong with the fact that sex is a route to intimacy. It's a pathway." - Carrie
"Ever since my relationship with Big ended, I feel like I’m constantly the witness to all this dysfunction.” - Carrie
"Great sex is a regular part of my life." - Samantha
"Silly games played by silly people." - Carrie"
"Sex always looks better in the movies." - Miranda
"Don't forget to fall in love with yourself first." - Carrie
Inspirational Quotes
"Maybe the past is like an anchor holding us back. Maybe you have to let go of who you were, to become who you will be." - Carrie
"The most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself." - Carrie
"Never settle for anything less than butterflies." - Carrie
"Your life is your journey. You have to stop comparing yourself to others." - Carrie
"Forgiveness is the act of love." - Carrie
"Eventually all the pieces fall into place." - Carrie
"Let go of what is gone. Be grateful for what remains." - Carrie
"Don’t forget to fall in love with yourself first." - Carrie
"Eventually all the pieces will fall into place, until then laugh at the confusion, live for the moment and know everything happens for a reason." - Carrie
"The universe may not always play fair, but at least it's got a hell of a sense of humor." - Carrie
"Eventually, all the pieces will fall into place." - Carrie
"Maybe the best any of us can do is not to quit, play the hand we’ve been given and accessorize the outfit we got." - Carrie
Heartbreak Quotes
"Maybe we were each other's ‘The One,’ and we didn't even realize it." - Carrie
"I sighed with relief. I had moved on. Time had moved on. And now, so had I." - Carrie
"Maybe we were each other's ‘The One,’ and we didn't even know it." - Carrie
"After all, computers crash, people die, relationships fall apart. The best we can do is breathe and reboot.” - Carrie
"Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t think relationships are supposed to be work." - Carrie
"Maybe some women aren't meant to be tamed. Maybe they need to run free until they find someone just as wild to run with." - Carrie
"The universe may not always play fair but at least it’s a hell of a gambler." - Carrie
"It’s better to know and be disappointed than to never know and always wonder.” - Carrie
"The universe may not always play fair, but at least it's got a hell of a sense of humor." - Carrie
"Breakups are like a broken mirror. Sometimes it's better to leave them broken than try to hurt yourself putting it back together." - Carrie
"Eventually all the pieces fall into place..." - Carrie
"If you’re single there is always one thing you should take out with you on a Saturday night: your friends." - Carrie
Humorous Quotes
"I will never be the woman with the perfect hair, who can wear white and not spill on it." - Carrie
"I don't believe in the Republican party or the Democratic party. I just believe in parties." - Carrie
"Maybe we were each other’s ‘The One,’ but, just took it all for granted." - Carrie
"Men who are not dancing men are also the second best lovers." - Miranda
"Sometimes I want to hit Carrie in the face.” - Miranda
"I’m just someone who is looking for love. Real love. Ridiculous, inconvenient, consuming, can’t-live-without-each-other love.” - Carrie
"I don’t believe in the Republican party or the Democratic party, I just believe in parties." - Carrie
"Three happy ladies who act like nothing’s wrong even though they're single.” - Miranda
"Men who are into drugs and alcohol? Something tells me this ends badly." - Miranda
"When you're young, your whole life is about the pursuit of fun." - Carrie
"No one can be this enthusiastic after eating cake." - Carrie
"Have fun and don't worry. I am off to another party!" - Samantha
Self-Discovery Quotes
"The most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself." - Carrie
"Maybe the best any of us can do is not to quit, play the hand we’ve been given and accessorize the outfit we got." - Carrie
"Sometimes you have to let go to find out if there was anything worth holding on to." - Carrie
"Maybe we could be each other's soulmates. Then we can let men be just these great, nice guys to have fun with." - Charlotte
"If you are single there is always one thing you should take out with you on a Saturday night: your friends." - Carrie
"Sometimes I can hear you talking to me, even when you’re not there." - Carrie
"It wasn’t logic; it was love." - Carrie
"Maybe the best any of us can do is not to quit, play the hand we’ve been given and accessorize the outfit we got." - Carrie
"When you're like me, you march to the beat of your own drum." - Carrie
"That's the moral of the story." - Carrie
"I’ve always liked men, but we’re not always the best dressers." - Samantha
"I am not someone who is ashamed of my life. I just wish I had more options." - Carrie
Final words
Sex and the City continues to inspire with its witty dialogue and memorable lines that resonate with viewers. These quotes serve as a reminder of not only the show's influence but also its relatable moments that have shaped popular culture. From exploring love and heartbreak to celebrating friendship and fashion, these quotes encapsulate the ethos of the series and its four iconic characters. Whether you revisit these quotes for a good laugh or some heartfelt inspiration, they remind us of the indomitable bond of friendship, the complexity of love, and the importance of self-discovery. Here's to the timeless wisdom of Carrie Bradshaw and her fabulous friends.
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