14 Most Memorable Quotes From Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 8

In season 8, the Nine-Nine is faced with a dilemma after the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter protest. They introspect and come to the crucial conclusion that a lot of profound changes have to be brought about in the way the NYPD polices the streets. The changes are necessary but as all changes go, they will have to face a lot of resistance if they wish to bring about meaningful changes.

Unless you try, no matter what obstacles you may be facing, you’ll never achieve what you should. If you chicken out in fear of failure, life will trample over you before you even know it.

Ah, how fast the times fly when life takes a hit on you. One moment you might be having the best time of your life and the next, you’re spiraling down a rabbit-hole of failures and disasters. That’s how life is – unpredictable and uncertain.

Yes, we’ve all been there. Those moments where your imposter syndrome takes over and you question every facet of your existence and question your achievement. Remember, existence crises are normal. You just cannot let them get over your head.

No relationship gets anywhere without the will to make compromises. If a marriage has to work, then both the partners will have to put in their efforts for a better future. Jake and Amy both worked at the NYPD. After their marriage and becoming a parent, Jake decides to quit his job to be a full-time parent for his son’s and Amy’s sake. This gesture teaches us that every relationship requires effort and commitment if it has to work.

Aesthetics matter. But more than that, what matters is quality. Fashion is not just about style but about confidence, depth and comfortability. You’ll look good if you feel good.

When Jake decides to quit his job, Amy tells him that he doesn’t have to quit his job for their marriage to work. Jake’s decision may have been out of concern but with enough effort, you can still make it without having to sacrifice on your dreams. All you need is love and commitment.

In the end, if you really love someone, all you need is each other. You can make it anywhere if you are dedicated enough to put in all your efforts and work for a better future.

What even is life, we wonder. Great many philosophers have postulated on its nature; from Camus’ absurdism to Nieztsche’s nihilism. But then, here comes Charles, with probably the simplest idea of it. Life is but a stupid, elaborate prank played on the living. We are but victims of this unfunny prank. And can we disagree? And death is the final mockery, the insult to the injury, the last nail in the coffin (literal).

Being strong does not mean having no weaknesses whatsoever. Truly strong are those who can acknowledge their shortcomings and work towards conquering their fears. No matter what limitations you have, the first step is acknowledging that you are not perfect. That’s where true strength lies.

It was high time the NYPD needed a reform. It is an undeniable reality that police brutality is on the rise in the country. From their experiences, they learned that the current system was in the country. So all they needed to bring changes to improve upon it.

The Nine-Nine, with fewer officers, managed to bring down bad arrests and police brutality. The number of cases thrown out of arraignment for insufficient evidence went down thirty-four percent. The Nine-Nine, with a commitment for upholding justice and peace, managed to become an example for how a police force should work.

Fixing everything out there is out of your league. You can only lift so much burden. Stop concerning yourself with every problem in the world. Just do what you can and that’s more than enough.

Instead of focusing on the things that you cannot do, look at all your achievements, however small they are. You have so many blessings around you in the form of beautiful people but you rarely ever notice them. Forget about your failures and set your eyes on your achievements and the people who helped you come that far.