Miranda Hobbes

"I'm a realist, not a romantic."

"The best decision I ever made was to stop waiting for someone to save me."

"I value loyalty above almost everything else."

"A woman's value isn't determined by her relationship status."

"I prefer a solid argument to a romantic gesture any day."

"Life doesn't always follow the plan, but you have to keep moving forward."

"I'm not looking for someone to complete me. I'm looking for someone who complements me."

"The truth is harder than any lie, but it's always worth it."

"I've learned to trust my gut, and my gut is usually right."

"Success isn't about how many men you've been with—it's about what you've accomplished."

"I don't do games. Life's too short."

"A good support system is more valuable than any romantic relationship."

"I believe in second chances, but not third ones."

"The most important relationship you have is with yourself."

"I've never been afraid to speak my mind, even when it's unpopular."

"Success and femininity aren't mutually exclusive."

"I'd rather be alone than with someone who doesn't respect me."

"The key to getting what you want is knowing your worth."

"I'm not going to pretend that love is more important than my career."

"Change is inevitable, but you don't have to like it."

"I believe that success is the best revenge."

"A woman in her thirties doesn't need a man—she needs a plan."

"I'm organized in my professional life and organized in my personal life."

"The thing about being successful is that it attracts the wrong kind of attention."

"I don't understand why people settle for mediocrity."

"Life is complicated. That's what makes it interesting."

"I value honesty more than I value comfort."

"The best investment is in yourself."

"I'm not going to apologize for being smart and successful."

"Friendships are the relationships that actually last."