Paul Ekman

"Emotional awareness is the gateway to personal growth and healing."

"The spacing between eyebrows, the tension around the mouth—these reveal inner states."

"Emotions evolved because they increase our chances of survival and reproduction."

"Recognizing contempt in a relationship is an early warning sign of serious trouble."

"The face is a language that transcends words and cultural barriers."

"Anxiety presents differently on the face than fear; one is about the future, one the present."

"Developing emotional intelligence is more important than developing intellectual intelligence."

"The moment someone's face contradicts their words, they are likely being deceptive."

"Love shows in the eyes and the genuine smile that involves the whole face."

"Emotional contagion is real; our expressions influence the emotional states of those around us."

"The practice of observing faces teaches you about the depths of human nature."

"Masking emotions requires constant effort and leaves traces in minute expressions."

"The skill of reading faces is as valuable in business as it is in personal relationships."

"Emotions are the language of the soul speaking through the instrument of the body."

"A genuine apology shows contrition in the face; a false one does not."

"The forehead, the eyes, the mouth—together they tell the whole emotional story."

"Becoming aware of your own facial expressions is the first step toward emotional authenticity."

"The ability to regulate your emotional expressions is part of being socially competent."

"Emotions make us vulnerable, but that vulnerability is essential for connection."

"The face of someone in love is unmistakable; it glows with genuine joy."

"Skepticism and distrust show as tension and narrowing in facial expressions."

"Emotions are not mental states; they are biological events that involve the whole body."

"The study of expressions has taught us that humans are far more similar than different."

"Microexpressions last only fractions of a second, but their meaning is powerful."

"Teaching people to recognize deception through facial cues can improve security and justice."

"The authentic human face, unguarded, is the most beautiful face."

"Emotional honesty in your expressions builds trust and deepens relationships."

"The challenge is not to hide your emotions but to understand and manage them."

"Every culture has display rules, but beneath them, the emotions are universal."

"The face of grief is unmistakable across all cultures and all times."