Seinfeld: 10 Quotes That Prove George Was The Smartest
As one of the most beloved Seinfeld characters, George is known for his silly and classic quotes, but sometimes he can be really intelligent.
Whether talking about dating, that perfect parking space, or food, George Constanza is known for his insecure, goofy, and nervous personality on Seinfeld. While George does talk about silly subjects, sometimes he sounds smart and deep on the sitcom. When George spends time with Jerry at Monk's restaurant or in Jerry's apartment, George often sounds perceptive and shows fans that he has interesting opinions on certain topics.
From commentary on his parents' marriage and on love in general, along with his thoughts about art and buying a car, George has many quotes on Seinfeld that show that he's one of the most intelligent characters.
10 George Is Skeptical About Jerry And Elaine's Deal
"Where are you living?! Are you here?! Are you on this planet?! It's impossible, it can't be done!"
Elaine and Jerry's Seinfeld relationship changes in season 2 when they wonder if they could sleep together while remaining friends. When Jerry tells his good friend about this idea, George shares his thoughts: it's terrible and will never work.
George might upset Jerry here, but George is perceptive and right that this does become a total disaster. Jerry definitely remembers his friend's words when he and Elaine decide that they should stay friends.
9 George Knows How To Buy A Car
"What is wrong with you? You never tell them you like the car! You're not sure what you want. You don't even know why you're here!"
In the season 9 episode "The Dealership," George gives Jerry the smart advice that if he wants to buy a car, he can't make it clear that he loves the vehicle that he's looking at as he should play his cards close to his chest.
While George might not be able to give advice about a lot of topics, as fans know that he doesn't work very hard and can say the wrong thing to the person who he's dating, this is one subject that George is very wise about.
8 George Isn't Articulate
“Articulate—me? I've never articulated anything, I'm completely incoherent.”
While many people would be thrilled to be called articulate, George can't take this as a compliment because he feels that he doesn't live up to this word.
George knows his faults and that he has some things that he could work on. He can tell that sometimes, whether he's talking to his friends or in a work meeting, he rambles and doesn't make a lot of sense. His self-awareness makes him intelligent.
7 Friends Shouldn't Borrow Money
"Borrowing money from a friend is like having sex. It just completely changes the relationship."
Whether fans love watching George and Jerry or think that George and Kramer are great Seinfeld friends, George is an entertaining and funny friend.
George might not give the smartest advice all the time, but he realizes that money and friends don't mix very well, and with this quote, he expresses himself in a particularly funny way.
6 George Is Confused By Art
"I don't get art. No, it always has to be explained to me, and then I have to have someone explain the explanation."
While George has a lot of things that he could work on, from being more polite to dates to putting in more effort at his various jobs, he's always self-aware of his flaws.
George's admission that he can be confused by art and that he often doesn't know what a painting is supposed to mean or say is honest and relatable. It's smart that he isn't afraid to share his thoughts as this allows him to connect with his friends on a deeper level.
5 George's Quote About Salsa
"Salsa is now the number one condiment in America."
At first glance, George and Jerry have having a silly conversation about a condiment, and this feels like many of the random discussions that they have throughout the series. Seinfeld is a sitcom "about nothing" and that includes the characters talking about these kinds of topics, which is always enjoyable for fans.
But George's quote is actually pretty smart as he shares his knowledge with this statistic about how popular salsa is.
4 George Thinks About Divorce
"Divorce is very difficult, especially on the kids. Of course, I'm the result of my parents having stayed together, so you never know."
Fans can't get enough of the Constaza family's funny Seinfeld scenes, and George has seen his parents go through some hard times, as they split up for a brief period.
George's hilarious and meaningful quote shows that he understands relationships a bit more than he might think that he does. George thinks about the idea that parents should stay together for the sake of their kids and realizes that his parents have been unhappy for years and he has definitely been affected by it.
3 George Knows Himself Well
"I feel like my old self again. Totally inadequate, completely insecure... it's a pleasure."
Everyone has flaws and George often talks about his worst personality traits and the things that are wrong with him. This quote is one of his most intelligent.
George is being completely real and honest about how he worries about everything and isn't convinced that anything is going to work out. Fans like how genuine George seems and when compared to other sitcom characters, he's definitely not conceited, overly confident, or convinced that he's better than other people. This makes him endearing.
2 George Reflects On His Life
"My life is the complete opposite of everything I want it to be."
There are many Seinfeld quotes all fans remember as these lines have become part of pop culture history. Then there are quotes like this one when George opens up about how he really feels about his life.
Jerry, Elaine and Kramer don't usually sound very vulnerable when they chat with each other, but sometimes fans see interesting moments when George explains that he's unhappy or struggling. It's smart for him to talk about his emotions instead of keeping them inside.
1 George Understands Love
"You can't have a relationship where one person says 'I love you,' and the other one says 'I'm hungry, let's get something to eat."
While this quote is funny, goofy, and silly, like much of George and Jerry's conversations, George's commentary on love is fascinating and perceptive.
George is right that if one person expresses their love, the other one should respond and not just change the subject or talk about food. George might be confused about dating and commitment, but he does realize that it's a big deal to fall in love and express that.