This is a personal, non-sponsored post by a member of BuzzFeed's ad content team.Buzz·Posted on Aug 5, 201315 Life Lessons The Golden Girls Taught UsThank you for being a friend, Dorothy, Blanche, Sophia and Rose.by AshleyCookBuzzFeed CreativeLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Treat your mom right - she'll probably be the one who has to bail you out of jail one day Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. It's good to have a healthy amount of self esteem 3. There will always be a friend nearby who knows exactly how to cheer you up Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. Science is science Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. It's ok to be honest Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. Pizza is the key to a long and healthy life 7. Don't be afraid to show off the girls every once in a while Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. Take your friends advice Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. Always practice safe sex! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. Never, ever take yourself too seriously Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. Dance like no one is watching Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. Learn how to entertain yourself Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. Choose your words carefully 14. Don't get too worked up over the small stuff Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. When all else fails, eat cheesecake Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF