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    17 Lessons We All Learned From "Buffy The Vampire Slayer"

    The chosen one and her friends did a lot more than fight monsters.

    1. You can kick ass and still look damn good.

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    2. We all make mistakes out of love and it’s okay.

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    3. That mother-daughter relationships are some of the most important relationships in this world.

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    If Joyce’s death didn’t crush you entirely you were never really a fan of this show.

    4. Sometimes, all you need is a little belief in yourself.

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    5. Age actually can be just a number.

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    6. You should never pass up the opportunity to make a good pun.

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    7. It’s ok to be weird sometimes.

    8. Never speak Latin in front of mystical books.

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    Yes, it’s fictional — or is it?

    9. Being popular doesn’t always make life easier.

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    Cordelia Chase was honestly one of the most inspirational characters ever; the way she grew over the course of two TV shows was incredible.

    10. That two people who claim to hate each other can come together.

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    Who would win in a fight, astronauts or cavemen?

    11. That family is always important, even when you’re saving the whole world.

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    12. Always seize the moment.

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    Life motto.

    13. That even in times of great adversity, sass is welcome.

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    14. The world isn’t always an easy place to live in.

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    15. That everyone deserves a shot at redemption.

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    16. Always have self-confidence.

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    17. Friends can be the best kind of family.

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    Scooby Gang forever.

    Really, you can learn just about everything from these beautiful characters.