From: Parks and Recreation
Genre: Television
Who said it?: Ron Swanson
The story behind the quote: This week’s quote from the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation. The show generally revolves around the small town of Pawnee, Indiana. Specifically, the tiny Parks Department, led by Leslie Knope (played by Amy Poehler), of the town.
The quote comes from the episode entitled “Ann and Chris,” which has Ann Perkins (played by Rashida Jones) and Chris Traeger (played by Rob Lowe) leaving the town. Leslie throws the two a farewell party and, as Ann receives well-wishes from everyone. She then talks to Ron Swanson (played by Nick Offerman) who delivers the quote, making Ann break down in tears from the sentiment.
Geek wisdom: No relationship is perfect. We will all have our ups and downs and we will share good and bad times together. Still, we have to focus on the good times while remembering the bad as it’s this mixture of both experiences which bonds people together.