Mary Tyler Moore
Mary Tyler Moore passed away at 80 years old on Jan. 25, 2017. The actress is pictured backstage after being awarded the Life Achievement Award at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Jan. 29, 2012 in Los Angeles. Getty Images

Mary Tyler Moore has passed away at the age of 80. The actress, who was known for her work on “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and later on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” was reported dead Wednesday.

Moore was battling diabetes and had brain surgery in 2011, and she was reportedly living off of a respirator for more than a week prior to her death, according to TMZ. Even though the actress may no longer be alive, her work and accomplishments will continue to be remembered along with her words.

Here is a look back on some of Moore’s most memorable quotes, courtesy of Brainy Quotes and AZ Quotes.

1. “Take chances, make mistakes. That’s how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave.”

2. “Sometimes you have to get to know someone really well to realize you’re really strangers.”

3. “You can’t be brave if you’ve only had wonderful things happen to you.”

4. “Having a dream is what keeps you alive. Overcoming the challenges makes life worth living.”

5. “I’m an experienced woman; I’ve been around. ... Well, all right, I might not’ve been around, but I’ve been ... nearby.”

6. “I knew at a very early age what I wanted to do. Some people refer to it as indulging in my instincts and artistic bent. I call it just showing off, which was what I did from about three years of age on.”

7. “You truly have to make the very best of what you’ve got.”

8. “Worrying is a necessary part of life.”

9. “Three things have helped me successfully go through the ordeals of life -- an understanding husband, a good analyst and millions of dollars.”

10. “Whatever it is, it’s OK because it’s what it is. Don’t be looking for perfection. Don’t be short-tempered with yourself. And you’ll be a whole lot nicer to be around with everyone else.”

11. “There are certain things about me that I will never tell to anyone because I am a very private person. But basically, what you see is who I am. I’m independent, I do like to be liked, I do look for the good side of life and people. I’m positive, I’m disciplined, I like my life in order, and I’m neat as a pin.”

12. “I’ve had the fame and the joy of getting laughter - those are gifts.”

13. “I just like to continue doing what I’ve been doing. A melange of funny, straight drama, television, movies, a little theater here and there wouldn’t hurt. So if I can keep doing that, I’ll be a very happy person.”

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