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]””
About This Quote
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.