Aspect Quote by David Hockney
“Faces are the most interesting things we see; other people fascinate me, and the most interesting aspect of other people - the point where we go inside them - is the face. It tells all.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Talk, David Hockney, 2015
Faces reveal inner emotions and identity, acting as a window to a person’s inner world.
In simple terms: Faces show inner feelings.
Key Takeaway
Observe facial cues to understand others.
Themes
psychology
perception
identity
empathy
Mood
curious
analytical
Type
observational
interpretive
When to use this quote
- interpersonal interactions
- art analysis
- psychological assessment
Key Concepts
nonverbal communication
social cognition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you interpret facial expressions in cross‑cultural settings?
- What biases might affect your reading of faces?
A Different Perspective
Faces can be misleading; cultural differences affect interpretation.
![“Actually, perhaps they're just trying to remind themselves where they are. After all, sitting there with Jeremy [Kyle] and his iridescent pupils glistening before them, confronted by a studio audience so ugly they'd make John Merrick spew down the inside of his face-bag, the poor sods could be…” quote by Charlie Brooker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/959/charlie-brooker-1392_inside-face_actually-perhaps-they-re-just-trying-to_2399512.jpg)
![“You can't believe any picture nowadays, if it's digital. You can't really believe. If you see me shaking hands with Mr. [Barack] Obama, it doesn't mean I ever met him, does it?” quote by David Hockney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/26e/david-hockney-1395_barack_you-can-t-believe-any-picture-nowadays-i_36556.jpg)
