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The adorable villagers of 'Animal Crossing' give the best life advice

"And remember that bad times...are just times that are bad."

Xavier Piedra

on September 12, 2018

This post is part of Hard Refresh, a soothing weekly column where we try to cleanse your brain of whatever terrible thing you just witnessed on Twitter.

On days when I need a proper pick-me-up from someone other than my mom, I visit my lovely little town in Animal Crossing, full of adorable virtual animals who show me nothing less than unconditional love. I mean, who wouldn't want to be showered with compliments by a cute beagle named Bones?

Usually after booting up the game, I like to check in with my animal villagers to make sure they're all doing ok, and that all of their needs are met. It's during these short conversations that they'll share a nugget of motivation in the form of a simple, yet insightful quote that makes me feel good and fuzzy feelings.

Apparently, I wasn't the only one who noticed how perceptive the animals of Animal Crossing can be. A search for "Animal Crossing quotes" in Google yields tons of funny and bittersweet statements from animals across the game's universe.

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Honestly, who would have guessed that these animals are all certified masters in the art of inspiration?

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Beyond positive affirmations, the animals of Animal Crossing also manage to show incredible amounts of vulnerability. It's enough to warm the coldest of hearts or, at the very least, bring you comfort knowing you're not alone in your personal struggles.