Smiles are the language of love.
—David Hare (b.1947) English Dramatist, Director, Film-Maker
Looks kill love, and love by looks reviveth; a smile recures the wounding of a frown.
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616) British Playwright
Jesus wept; Voltaire smiled. From that divine tear and from that human smile is derived the grace of present civilization.
—Victor Hugo (1802–85) French Novelist
A smile is the chosen vehicle of all ambiguities.
—Herman Melville (1819–91) American Novelist, Short Story Writer, Essayist, Poet
Smile; If you can’t lift the corners, let the middle sag.
—Unknown
If you would like to spoil the day for a grouch, give him a smile.
—Unknown
Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles. What do we live for if not to make the world less difficult for each other?
—George Eliot (Mary Anne Evans) (1819–80) English Novelist
Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.
—Thich Nhat Hanh (1926–2022) Vietnamese Buddhist Leader, Teacher, Peace Activist
A smile abroad is often a scowl at home.
—Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809–92) British Poet
Beauty is power; a smile is its sword.
—Charles Reade (1814–84) English Novelist, Playwright
Smiling is my favorite exercise.
—Unknown
I’ve never seen a smiling face that was not beautiful.
—Unknown
If you don’t have a smile, I’ll give you one of mine.
—Unknown
A smile is a curve that can set things straight.
—Anonymous
I love you smile at me, I love the way your hands reach out and hold me near….I believe this is heaven to no one else but me.
—Sarah McLachlan (b.1968) Canadian Singer, Songwriter
A winning smile makes winners of us all.
—Unknown
You haven’t lost your smile at all, it’s right under your nose. You just forgot it was there.
—Unknown
All are not friends who smile on you.
—Dutch Proverb
A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.
—William Arthur Ward (1921–94) American Author
Peace begins with a smile. Only God knows our true needs.
—Mother Teresa (1910–97) Roman Catholic Missionary, Nun
Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day.
—Unknown
Wear a smile—one size fits all.
—Anonymous
It takes 26 muscles to smile, and 62 muscles to frown.
—Unknown
There are many kinds of smiles, each having a distinct character. Some announce goodness and sweetness, others betray sarcasm, bitterness, and pride; some soften the countenance by their languishing tenderness, others brighten by their spiritual vivacity.
—Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741–1801) Swiss Theologian, Poet
Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss, and ends with a teardrop.
—Unknown
People worry, and God smiles.
—Hebrew Proverb
Count your nights by stars, not shadows; count your life with smiles, not tears.
—Italian Proverb
I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.
—Thomas Paine (1737–1809) American Nationalist, Author, Pamphleteer, Inventor
Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.
—Mother Teresa (1910–97) Roman Catholic Missionary, Nun
A smile shortens the distance between two people.
—Unknown
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