I can recognize any one by the teeth, with whom I have…
““I can recognize any one by the teeth, with whom I have talked. I always watch the lips and mouth: they tell what the tongue and eyes try to conceal. [at the funeral of Percy Bysshe Shelley, according to E.J. Trelawny]””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Observes that facial features, especially teeth, reveal truth hidden by words and eyes.
In simple terms: Faces betray hidden intentions.
Pay attention to non‑verbal cues.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- interviews
- court testimony
- social interactions
- negotiations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How reliable are facial signals in judging honesty?
- What other cues complement facial observation?
Non‑verbal cues can be misleading.