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Mouth Tell Quote by George Gordon Byron

“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]” quote by George Gordon Byron
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““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]””

George Gordon Byron

About This Quote

Observes that facial features, especially teeth, reveal truth hidden by words and eyes.

In simple terms: Faces betray hidden intentions.

Key Takeaway

Pay attention to non‑verbal cues.

Themes

deception observation communication

Mood

analytical curious

Type

psychological observational

When to use this quote

  • interviews
  • court testimony
  • social interactions
  • negotiations

Key Concepts

body language analysis psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How reliable are facial signals in judging honesty?
  • What other cues complement facial observation?
A Different Perspective

Non‑verbal cues can be misleading.

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