28 Smile Quotes on the Power of Smiling

Sometimes all you (or someone else) needs to turn a bad day around is a genuine smile. Smiling heals, brings on happy endorphins and gives genuine positive vibes to the people around you. These smile quotes show the power of smiling, and why you should smile as often as possible in your daily life.

Quotes on the Power of Smiling

A smile is so sexy, yet so warm. When someone genuinely smiles at you, it's the greatest feeling in the world. -Mandy Moore

“A smile is so sexy, yet so warm. When someone genuinely smiles at you, it’s the greatest feeling in the world.” – Mandy Moore

“I don’t always like walking down the street and making sure that I smile and say hello to everybody who’s walking their dog in the opposite direction. But I do do it. And it’s a small, tiny thing to do. But to me, it means ‘I see you. You’re not invisible to me.'” – Patty Griffin

“Somebody said to me, ‘Whenever somebody says your name, a smile comes to their face.’ That’s a great accolade. I strive to keep it that way.” – Clarence Clemons

“Lighten up, just enjoy life, smile more, laugh more, and don’t get so worked up about things.” – Kenneth Branagh

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” – Leo Buscaglia

“I have witnessed the softening of the hardest of hearts by a simple smile.” – Goldie Hawn

“Smile, smile, smile at your mind as often as possible. Your smiling will considerably reduce your mind’s tearing tension.” – Sri Chinmoy

If the world's a veil of tears, Smile till rainbows span it. -Lucy Larcom

“If the world’s a veil of tears, Smile till rainbows span it.” – Lucy Larcom

“I eat every two hours. I sleep for eight hours. I have lots of water. I pray to keep calm. Most importantly, I have a smile on my face.” – Vidya Balan

“If you’re able to help some people and make them smile and make them realize that life is good, then that’s worth so much more than buying a pair of shoes.” – Maria Sharapova

“If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work.” – Thich Nhat Hanh

“Obama’s stern demeanor punctuated by intermittent flashes of his wide, relaxing smile is his greatest weapon in defusing pent-up angst.” – Tina Brown

“A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.” – William Hazlitt

If you have only one smile in you give it to the people you love. -Maya Angelou

“If you have only one smile in you give it to the people you love.” – Maya Angelou

“When I look out at the people and they look at me and they’re smiling, then I know that I’m loved. That is the time when I have no worries, no problems.” – Etta James

“Share your smile with the world. It’s a symbol of friendship and peace.” – Christie Brinkley

Funny Smile Quotes to Brighten Your Day

My favorite thing to do as a kid was pretend I was in the opening credits of a sitcom. As the theme song would play, I'd look up at the imaginary camera and smile as my name would flash on the screen. -Adam F. Goldberg

“My favorite thing to do as a kid was pretend I was in the opening credits of a sitcom. As the theme song would play, I’d look up at the imaginary camera and smile as my name would flash on the screen.” – Adam F. Goldberg

“Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles.” – George Eliot

“Smile, it’s better than a poke in the eye.” – Douglas Horton

“My cheeks explode when I smile. That’s why I have to look so nonplussed.” – Rufus Wainwright

Quotes on Smiling and Perseverance

My worst day, I'm just going to try and smile. -Iman Shumpert

“My worst day, I’m just going to try and smile.” – Iman Shumpert

“I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.” – Leonardo da Vinci

“We all have our down days, but it’s not hard to smile and say, ‘Thank you.'” – Yvette Nicole Brown

“Give yourself ten years of failing with a smile on your face. If, after ten years, you still have the passion, you’re heading to success!” – Walshy Fire

“Whatever comes in my way, I take it with smile.” – Kubra Sait