Smiles are probably the most underrated facial expressions, much more complicated than most people realize. There are dozens of smiles, each differin…

- Paul Ekman

People also smile when they are miserable.

- Paul Ekman

Crucial to how we feel is being aware of how we are feeling in the moment. The sine qua non of that is to realize that you are being emotional in the…

- Paul Ekman

MOST LIES succeed because no one goes through the work to figure out how to catch them.

- Paul Ekman

In some instances, you may care so much about the person who has hurt you, or be so unable to be angry with him (or with anyone), that you rationaliz…

- Paul Ekman

Impatience can be very good by helping us not put up with tyranny, but it can distort our view of what is possible and how to bring about change. We …

- Paul Ekman

The distinction between shame and guilt is very important, since these two emotions may tear a person in opposite directions. The wish to relieve gui…

- Paul Ekman

Most liars can fool most people most of the time.

- Paul Ekman

No important relationship survives if trust is totally lost.

- Paul Ekman