Applause Quote by Jason Alexander
“As George Costanza would say, when they're applauding, stop.”
About This Quote
Source Television: Seinfeld, Episode “The Voice”, 1995
When praised, pause to avoid overconfidence or complacency.
In simple terms: Stop when applauded.
Key Takeaway
Stay humble and attentive.
Themes
humility
self‑awareness
moderation
Mood
light‑hearted
reflective
Type
humorous
inspirational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- team meetings
- celebrations
- award ceremonies
Key Concepts
behavioral psychology
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you stopped too early?
- How do you balance confidence and humility?
A Different Perspective
Excessive humility may suppress confidence.
![“All the shows we did pre-airdate, and I'd come out - "Rob Lowe!" - and it was [Offers bored applause.] After the show aired? I came out - "Rob Lowe!" - and the place was, like, bedlam. And then the next week, they wouldn't let anyone under the age of 20 into the audience. And I'm going, "So that's…” quote by Rob Lowe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/66b/rob-lowe-855_age_all-the-shows-we-did-pre-airdate-and-i-d_31307.jpg)
