Gossip Girl was one hellova show. Set in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the show gave us so much like scandals, love triangles, betrayal, and ambition, all narrated by the infamous anonymous blogger. What truly made it unforgettable were the sharp, witty, and sometimes savage quotes from Serena, Blair, Chuck, Nate, Dan, and of course, Gossip Girl herself.
Gossip Girl Narration Quotes
- “You know you love me. XOXO, Gossip Girl.”
- “And who am I? That’s one secret I’ll never tell.”
- “Nothing’s more shocking than a secret.”
- “They say the best things in life are free. But the second-best things are very, very expensive.”
- “The scandal never sleeps.”
- “One thing about being on the top of the world… it gives you a long way to fall.”
- “They say keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Guess that’s why I keep a close eye on all of you.”
- “All I can say is, keep your friends close and your frenemies closer.”
- “One thing’s for sure: if you want to keep your secret, don’t tell anyone.”
- “Some secrets you want to keep, others you want to shout from the rooftops.”
Blair Waldorf Quotes
- “Whoever said that money doesn’t buy happiness didn’t know where to shop.”
- “Destiny is for losers. It’s just a stupid excuse to wait for things to happen instead of making them happen.”
- “Have a little faith, and if that doesn’t work, have a lot of mimosas.”
- “Three words, eight letters. Say it, and I’m yours.”
- “Fashion knows not of comfort. All that matters is the face you show the world.”
- “I’m not a stop along the way. I’m a destination.”
- “Here’s my advice: have a little faith, and if that doesn’t work, have a lot of mimosas.”
- “You can’t make people love you, but you can make them fear you.”
- “Once men have tasted caviar, it baffles me how they settle for catfish.”
- “Whoever said orange was the new pink was seriously disturbed.”
Serena van der Woodsen Quotes
- “I don’t want to be anyone else but me.”
- “I make mistakes all the time. I just don’t make the same mistake twice.”
- “People don’t tell you who you are. You tell them.”
- “The hardest thing is watching someone you love love someone else.”
- “Sometimes you need to step outside, clear your head, and remind yourself of who you are.”
- “You can’t change your past, but you can learn from it.”
- “I guess I was just born to be the other girl.”
- “Sometimes I hate myself for wanting him, but I can’t help it.”
- “I don’t want my life to be like Gossip Girl.”
- “I had to learn the hard way that sometimes love isn’t enough.”
Chuck Bass Quotes
- “I’m Chuck Bass.”
- “Three words, eight letters. Say it, and I’m yours.”
- “The only thing I like about being on top is the view.”
- “I’m not a stop along the way. I’m a destination.”
- “People like me don’t write books. We’re written about.”
- “The only thing I’m good at is being me.”
- “If two people are meant to be together, eventually they’ll find their way back.”
- “I’m not anyone’s safety net.”
- “I have to be myself. Who else is gonna do it?”
- “I’m Chuck Bass. Even Europeans must know what that means.”
Nate Archibald Quotes
- “I’m not just another guy.”
- “Sometimes you can’t save people from themselves.”
- “I want to be more than just some rich kid.”
- “I don’t want my life to be decided by other people.”
- “It’s not about who you are, it’s about what you do.”
- “Sometimes you just need to start over.”
- “You can’t buy your way out of everything.”
- “I just want something real.”
- “People change. That’s the point of growing up.”
- “At some point, you have to choose who you want to be.”
Dan Humphrey Quotes
- “You can’t save people from themselves.”
- “The greatest secrets are the ones we keep from ourselves.”
- “You can’t live your life according to someone else’s script.”
- “There are only two certainties in life: the past and the future.”
- “I don’t want to be someone’s backup plan.”
- “You can’t control who you fall in love with.”
- “I wanted to be a part of her world, but I’ll never belong there.”
- “Sometimes the truth is worse than the lie.”
- “Everyone has secrets. Some just have bigger ones than others.”
- “The things we want most are the hardest to get.”
Jenny Humphrey Quotes
- “I don’t want to be like you.”
- “I’m not Little J anymore.”
- “Sometimes you have to step on people to get where you want.”
- “I’m not a little girl anymore.”
- “You can’t tell me what to do.”
- “All I ever wanted was to belong.”
- “You don’t have to be rich to matter.”
- “Sometimes the only way to fit in is to stand out.”
- “I’m stronger than you think.”
- “I just want to be someone people notice.”
Iconic One-Liners and Memorable Moments
- “Spotted: Lonely Boy can’t stay away.” — Gossip Girl
- “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy a plane ticket to Paris.” — Blair
- “We make our own fairytales.” — Serena
- “Keep your friends close, and your frenemies closer.” — Gossip Girl
- “Sometimes it feels like the world is ending, but it’s really just the beginning.” — Nate
- “We’re all just one mistake away from scandal.” — Gossip Girl
- “Sometimes the person you’re meant to be with is the one standing right in front of you.” — Chuck
- “Whoever said money doesn’t buy happiness didn’t know where to shop.” — Blair
- “The truth is always the best scandal.” — Gossip Girl
- “And who am I? That’s one secret I’ll never tell. You know you love me. XOXO, Gossip Girl.”
Blair’s and her cutting wit to Serena’s reflections, Chuck’s confidence, and Gossip Girl’s snarky narration, the original Gossip Girl defined an era of television.
XOXO.
