37 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Quotes from the Hilarious 90’s Sitcom

Unafraid to tackle themes such as race relations and class, the comedic show "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" presented these concepts in the clever guise of humor, and audiences everywhere fell in love. Read 37 quotes from this show below.

A beloved 90's series, "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" stars a young Will Smith in his breakout role. In the show, the young actor plays a fictional version of himself.

His street-smart character jumps from poverty to riches as his mother sends him out of West Philadelphia to live with his extended family members who live an upper-class lifestyle in Westside Los Angeles.

Read the 37 quotes below from this award-winning show that still lives in the hearts and minds of its fanbase.

A picture of Will Smith with his character’s quote: “Girl, if God created anything less beautiful than you, I hope he kept it to himself.” | Source: facebook.com/TheFreshPrinceofBelAir

Will’s Quotes

"Man, I love Halloween! It's the only time of year when a black man can wear a mask at night and not get arrested!" — Will

"So, you're saying the only reason I loved her is cause she's rich and let me sponge off of her?" — Will

"No, Hilary, Carlton is a joke." — Will

"Got through my first date without him, right? I learned how to drive. I learned how to shave. I learned how to fight without him. I had 14 great birthdays without him. He never even sent me a damn card. To hell with him! I didn't need him then and I don't need him now." — Will

"Hey baby, I noticed you noticing me, and I just wanted to put you on notice that I noticed you too." — Will

A picture of a character from “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” with Will’s quote: "Yeah, and you also thought Tupac Shakur was a Jewish holiday." | Source: facebook.com/TheFreshPrinceofBelAir

"Hey Hil', what's so funny?" — Will

"Then, I love you too, Uncle Phil." — Will

“Girl, if God created anything less beautiful than you, I hope he kept it to himself.” — Will

"Yeah, and you also thought Tupac Shakur was a Jewish holiday." — Will

"Hey, you know what, you ain't got to do nothing, Uncle Phil. You know, it ain't like I'm still 5 years old, you know. It ain't like I'm going to be sitting up every night asking my mom: 'When's Daddy coming home?' You know, who needs him?" — Will

Philip’s Quotes

A picture of Will with Philip’s quote: “I encountered bigotry you could not imagine. Now, you have a nice poster of Malcolm X on your wall. I heard the brother speak.” | Source: facebook.com/TheFreshPrinceofBelAir

"Yes, she is. Makes me question the whole theory of genetics." — Philip

"We eat here later. You eat here never." — Philip

"Geoffrey, bring me my tools." — Philip

“I encountered bigotry you could not imagine. Now, you have a nice poster of Malcolm X on your wall. I heard the brother speak.” — Philip

A picture of Carlton with Vivian’s quote: “Your problem is that you don't know you deserve it.” | Source: facebook.com/TheFreshPrinceofBelAir

"You find Geoffrey and you bring him back or they'll never find your bodies. I'm a judge, I can make it happen." — Philip

"Hey! You don't talk to my wife like that." — Philip

Vivian’s Quotes

“Your problem is that you don't know you deserve it.” — Vivian

"It's not something I'm proud of, but I did it. My whole family was counting on me, too. But I couldn't handle the pressure, so I ran off with some guy and quit school. By the time I realized I'd made a mistake, it was too late. I was left with no education and nothing I was qualified to do. It took me years to get back. And honey, if you wonder why I seem to fit so well here it's because I worked damn hard to get here and I know I deserve it." — Vivian

Carlton’s Quotes

A picture of Geoffrey with Carlton’s quote“You’re the man, Will. You’re the man. I’m just the man behind the man.” | Source: facebook.com/TheFreshPrinceofBelAir

"For a long time, it gave me nightmares...having to witness an injustice like that. It was a constant reminder of how unfair this world can be. I can still hear them taunting him: 'Silly rabbit, Trix are for kids.' How come they just couldn't give him some cereal?" — Carlton

"I thought Ashley was in bed." — Carlton

"You’re a slacker. You say you want things but you’re never willing to work for it.” — Carlton

"Where am I? Last thing I remember, I was doing the running man to I will always love you." — Carlton

A picture of Vivian with Carlton’s quote: "You’re a slacker. You say you want things but you’re never willing to work for it.” | Source: facebook.com/TheFreshPrinceofBelAir

"I've gotta save them. I've got to teach them about greed and social climbing, and how to claim your dog as a dependent." — Carlton

“You’re the man, Will. You’re the man. I’m just the man behind the man.” — Carlton

Hilary’s Quotes

“You know, I've always wondered, if coffee's made from beans does that make it a vegetable?” — Hilary

"Will Smith is the king of the universe." — Hilary

"Oh, Carlton just told a joke." — Hilary

A picture of Will with Hilary’s quote: “You know, I've always wondered, if coffee's made from beans does that make it a vegetable?” | Source: facebook.com/TheFreshPrinceofBelAir

"Great. The president's about to interrupt my marriage proposal." — Hilary

Geoffrey’s Quotes

"Quite right sir. You threw him on the lawn, he rolled into the street." — Geoffrey

"Ou Ou ou, can I get it for you?" — Geoffrey

A picture of Will with Geoffrey’s quote: "Quite right sir. You threw him on the lawn, he rolled into the street.” | Source: facebook.com/TheFreshPrinceofBelAir

"Correct, but you overlooked one fact. I have no life." — Geoffrey

More ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Quotes

“Now, this is a story all about how/My life got flipped-turned upside down” — “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince

“Carlton, why are you wearing a suit? Is Daddy bringing home white people?” — Ashley

A picture of Will with Geoffrey’s quote: "Correct, but you overlooked one fact. I have no life." | Source: facebook.com/TheFreshPrinceofBelAir

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Rock didn't respond to the assault and continued to do his job as a presenter. Later that evening, Smith won the Best Actor Award for portraying Richard Williams, the Serena sisters' father, in the "King Richard" biopic.

While he received a standing ovation from the audience, the wider public audience was not impressed. This begs the question of whether Smith could earn the affection and respect he once held from the public even with his said remorse.

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