“It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile.”
A smile costs nothing and changes everything — or so the saying goes. These quotes explore the power of a simple expression to lift moods, build connections, and make the world slightly less serious than it insists on being.
“Let me smile with the wise, and feed with the rich.”
“It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile.”
“And the smile that is worth the praises of earth is the smile that shines through tears.”
“Country music in the mid-'90s was a big influence on my career, and I played all the songs that are referenced in ''94' back in my club days. Joe Diffie was rocking a sick mullet, and he was hotter than ever... just putting out monster hit after monster hit. It totally takes me back to those days, and it makes me smile every time I hear it.”
“I suffered from post-natal depression after Rowan was born. I had a healthy, beautiful baby girl and I couldn't look at her. I couldn't hold her, smile at her. All I wanted was to disappear and die.”
“I don't mind a little Sturm und Drang. When I was doing 'Riding in Cars With Boys,' I wouldn't smile at anybody, because my character, Bev, was angry at the world. I'm the opposite. Inside my head I'd be like, God, I'll explain to you at the end of shooting that I'm not this person.”
“A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.”
“I'm really exciting. I smile a lot, I win a lot, and I'm really sexy.”
“I like to smile. I smile even when I'm nervous since it calms me down and shows my friendliness.”
“There is not a soul who does not have to beg alms of another, either a smile, a handshake, or a fond eye.”
“Usually, if you smile at them and show some interest in the toy, they will give it to you. That's a straight up Democrat move!”
“A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.”
“Wear a smile and have friends wear a scowl and have wrinkles.”
“Well, there's nothing more touching than putting a smile on a kid's face when you can.”
“Joy's smile is much closer to tears than laughter.”
“It is clear I was never the Pretty Girl. I had my two front teeth knocked out when I was 10 and didn't fix them until I was 19. I have a crooked smile and a nose that looks like it's been broken 12 times but never has been. My nose was always red, so people called me Rudolph. My whole face is off-center.”