It sounds so simple: As Frank Sinatra sung, "when you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you." Some days, between the stresses of everyday life and the onslaught of negative news that surrounds us, it's just not that easy to turn your frown upside down. Well you've come to the right place for a pick-me-up! These smile quotes will lift your mood and chase away your cares for a few minutes. Consider this a form of self-care.
If you have a friend who is going through a tough time, share these short messages with him or her. Your friend will appreciate the sentiment and be grateful that they're in your thoughts. Can't quite find what you're looking for on this list? Try our happy life quotes, inspirational quotes, or positive attitude quotes. We hope you find something to put a smile on your face!
1
Charlie Chaplin
"I have many problems in life. But my lips don't know that. They always smile."
2
Marilyn Monroe
"A smile is the best thing a girl can wear."
3
Chad Sugg
"If you're reading this...Congratulations, you're alive. If that's not something to smile about, then I don't know what is."
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4
Jill Shalvis
"Smile. It's the second best thing you can do with your lips."
6
Chuck Palahniuk
"You can only hold a smile for so long, after that it's just teeth."
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7
Walter Anderson
"Smile. Have you ever noticed how easily puppies make human friends? Yet all they do is wag their tails and fall over."
8
Andy Rooney
"If you smile when you're alone, then you really mean it."
9
Lailah Gifty Akita
"Smile is the beauty of the soul."
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11
Maxime Legacé
"There is fear when frowning. There is love when smiling."
12
Santosh Kalwar
"Nothing shakes the smiling heart."
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13
Buddha
"Happiness is a journey, not a destination."
14
Voltaire
"I have chosen to be happy because it's good for my health."
15
Bobby McFerrin
"Don't worry. Be happy."
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16
Marilyn Monroe
“Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about.”
17
Rashida Jones
“Smiling is definitely one of the best beauty remedies. If you have a good sense of humor and a good approach to life, that’s beautiful.”
18
Maya Angelou
“If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love.”
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19
Unknown
“Smile while you still have teeth.”
20
Tom Wilson
“A smile is a facelift that’s in everyone’s price range!”
Assistant Editor
Madison Alcedo was the Assistant Editor at WomansDay.com and Redbookmag.com.
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