Paul Ekman

"The face is like a window into the inner person."

"Micro expressions are the involuntary facial expressions that reveal our true emotions."

"Understanding emotions is key to understanding human behavior."

"We cannot lie with our faces as well as we can with our words."

"The universal facial expressions transcend culture and language."

"Emotions are not good or bad; they simply are."

"Deception is often detected in the micro expressions of the face."

"Everyone is capable of reading emotions if they know what to look for."

"The face reveals what the mouth conceals."

"Happiness is not just about smiling; it's about genuine feeling."

"Fear appears in the face before we even realize we're afraid."

"Anger, disgust, fear, surprise, sadness, and happiness are universal."

"Learning to read faces is learning to read the mind."

"We spend much of our lives trying to conceal our emotions."

"The smile can be the most honest or most deceptive expression."

"Emotional awareness is the foundation of emotional intelligence."

"Our emotions guide our decisions more than we realize."

"The eyes reveal what the mouth tries to hide."

"Understanding others begins with understanding their emotions."

"Contempt is the worst emotion to see in relationships."

"Micro expressions last only a fraction of a second."

"Masking emotions is an art form that many have perfected."

"The ability to deceive is the ability to control your face."

"True connection requires emotional honesty."

"We are not always aware of our own emotions."

"Emotional suppression has a cost to our health."

"Authenticity means letting your true emotions show."

"The face is the mirror of the soul."

"Recognizing emotions in others builds empathy."

"Deception requires constant vigilance and control."