Quotes Behind the Smile
We all have days when we want to put on a brave face and smile no matter what. It’s a way to cope with our struggles and to put on a brave face for the world. But often, we are left with a feeling of loneliness and sadness that can’t be expressed through a smile. Here are some quotes that explore the idea of a smile hiding a deeper emotion.
“I wear a mask that grins and lies, it hides my cheeks and shades my eyes.” – Paul Laurence Dunbar
“Behind my smile is a hurting heart, behind my laugh I’m falling apart. Look closely at me and you will see, the girl I am, it isn’t me.” – Unknown
“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
“I have a million things to talk about. But when I open my mouth, ‘Nothing’ is all that comes out. So I laugh, so they won’t see my tears.” – Unknown
“I smile not for that I am happy, but sometimes I smile to hide sadness.” – Unknown
“The emotion that can break your heart is sometimes the very one that heals it…” – Nicholas Sparks
These quotes remind us that sometimes the bravest thing we can do is to show our true emotions, even when it is difficult. We should never be afraid to express our true feelings, even if it means showing a bit of vulnerability. The world is a better place when we are honest about our struggles, and that starts with being honest with ourselves.