Fans are excited over the news of a Jon Snow spinoff in early production and wonder what this could mean for one of Game of Throne's favorite characters.

One of the most well-known lines from the series is when Jon's love interest Ygritte says, "You know nothing, Jon Snow." It has been a running joke among fans that Jon Snow perhaps does know nothing, especially when it comes to his decisions in the final season. However, these quotes from him prove that he knows more than it seems and is quite an intelligent character.

"First Lesson: Stick 'Em With The Pointy End."

To Arya Before They All Left Winterfell

Jon Snow gives Arya needle in Game of Thrones

The first season gave us a glimpse of how the Stark children interacted with their bastard brother before they were all separated and Jon went to the Night's Watch. One of Jon Snow's most iconic scenes is when he gifts the tiny sword Arya names Needle to his youngest sister.

This quote may seem like an obvious suggestion and not show much intelligence. However, Jon was one of the first people to prove he truly understood Arya. Though women weren't often considered fighters in their world, he saw that she had a lot of potentials and chose to embrace her differences rather than push her to be someone she wasn't.

"Sam's No Different From The Rest Of Us."

To His Brothers In The Night's Watch

Jon and Sam in Game of Thrones season 8

Samwell Tarly is character who fans who want to appear in the Jon Snow spinoff and it's clear why. From the time the two young men entered the Night's Watch, they became fast friends and built a strong bond.

The other recruits at Castle Back were not as welcoming to Sam and berated him with insults and assaults. Though Jon at first thought Sam wasn't fit to be there, he stood up for him and said that he was just as much a part of the Night's Watch as every other man there. Jon understood that Sam's lack of fighting abilities didn't mean he wasn't an asset to the organization.

"I Can Imagine No Higher Praise."

To Stannis Baratheon At Castle Black

Stannis Baratheon corrects Ser Davos' Grammar in Game of Thrones

One of Jon's best decisions is when he turns down Stannis' offer to make him Lord of Winterfell when they take back the North from the Boltons. When Stannis tells Jon he's as stubborn and honorable as Ned, Jon considers that a compliment even though that was not the intention.

This doesn't just prove Jon's intelligence because he was proud to be compared to a man that was so highly regarded. He was not only dedicated to the Night's Watch and had to do the honorable thing, but he understood that him becoming Lord of Winterfell in that manner wouldn't be highly regarded by the people of the North, who never considered people like Stannis their true leader.

"My Watch Is Ended."

After He Avenges His Murder

Jon Snow comes back to life on Game of Thrones

Though he had his ups and downs within the Night's Watch, Jon was an honorable man who took his commitment to the cause seriously. That changed when several members of the Watch betrayed him, stabbing him to death while he was the commander.

He executed the men responsible for his execution after he was brought back to life. However, he also understood that this experience meant he didn't belong with the Night's Watch anymore. Since men are bound to their vows until death, he hadn't broken his vow since he had technically already died.

"Thousands Of Men Don't Need To Die. Only One Of Us."

To Ramsay Bolton

Jon Snow faces off against Ramsay Bolton in Winterfell.

Jon knew the odds were against them when they faced off with Ramsay Bolton to retake Winterfell and control of the North. When he and Sansa confront Ramsay before the Battle of the Bastards, he says this, attempting to settle the war with hand-to-hand combat.

While this plan didn't work out, it was a strategic move on his part. Ramsay was a cocky, self-righteous man who thought he was unstoppable in his endeavors. By attempting to battle Ramsay for Winterfell, Jon was trying to save thousands of lives. Though he should have listened to Sansa when she said he didn't understand Ramsay, his attempt was thoughtful.

"Not Just The Boys."

Telling The Lords Of The North Everyone Needs To Fight

Jon Snow after fighting in Game of Thrones.

When the North is preparing to take on the Army of the Dead, Jon knows the odds are stacked against them and they are likely to die fighting. However, he also makes a point that this is a fight for everyone and not just the soldiers.

The lords are shocked when he suggests that every man, woman, and child old enough to fight needed to bear arms. Lyanna Mormont stands up and defends his suggestion, saying she is a young girl but doesn't intend to hide out while everyone dies for her. Jon knew that even if unskilled fighters died against the undead, they would die regardless if they didn't do what they could to fight.

"But More Importantly We Need Allies."

To The Lords Of The North

Kit Harington as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones

the Lords of the North are not supportive when their king says he is going to travel to Daenerys Targaryen and convince her to also fight against the Army of the Dead. The Northerners wanted to believe that they didn't need strangers fighting for them.

Jon understands their reproach but convinces them they need allies. He is intelligent enough not to worry about the war between monarchs. He understood the real battle was the one between the living and the dead, and he does everything including traveling over the wall to find one of the zombies to prove the world needs to fight the undead.

"Together We Can Beat Them."

When He Tries To Convince The Wildlings

Jon Snow Recruits Wildings

One fan theory about the Jon Snow spinoff is that he'll become a king beyond the wall among the wildlings. Though he doesn't have the best relationship with the wildlings throughout the series, he does convince them to trust him.

He goes back over the wall with Tormund Giantsbane to convince other willing leaders to fight with them. Though they don't trust the Night's Watch and people from the North, he uses his wit and honesty to convince them the undead are more of a threat than anything else. Many of the wildlings die when the undead attack, but it wasn't due to Jon's inability to persuade them.

"Everything Before The Word 'But' Is Horse-Sh*t."

He Quotes Ned To Sansa

The Reunion Of The Starks at The Wall, Jon Snow and Sansa Stark

Though Jon grew up Ned Stark's bastard and wasn't considered part of the legitimate family, he was just as close with his surrogate father as his other siblings. When Sansa tries to persuade him and adds "but" into her sentence, he quotes their father.

Though he knows the Lords of the North respect him, he knew Sansa was only sugarcoating a way to tell him she disagrees with him. Fans are hoping to see Sansa in the Jon Snow spinoff, but the relationship between the two has always been bittersweet. Jon proved how intelligent he was in this moment because he didn't allow his love for others to cloud his judgment and trust his instincts.

"I Am Not Beholden To My Ancestor's Vows."

When He Tries to Convince Daenerys

Davos introduces Jon Snow to Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones

Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen have quite a heated discussion when they first meet. Jon simply wants to convince the queen to help them fight the dead, but she is only concerned with his submission to her claim to the Westeros throne.

When Daenerys claims she isn't her father but still has a claim to the throne, Jon points out that she may not be guilty of her father's crimes but he also isn't obligated to uphold the union between their families agreed upon centuries before. Jon is risking his own life by denying her demands, but he is also smart enough to realize the Northerners will never recognize her as their queen.

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