"The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals" Quotes
A comprehensive exploration of human and animal emotions, shedding light on their origins, universality, and significance.
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Quotes
The free expression by outward signs of an emotion intensifies it.
The young and the old of widely different races, both with man and animals, express the same state of mind by the same movements.
The mental state of the actor must also be taken into consideration.
The force and energy of an emotion can be estimated by the force of the actions necessary for its expression.
The desire to strike, to grind the teeth, and to clench the fists, are all expressions of rage.
The eyes and mouth are the most expressive features in a human face.
Fear is often expressed by the whole body trembling.
The lips being drawn back, the teeth being exposed, and the mouth opened wide, are signs of intense terror.
The feeling of disgust is expressed by a slight protrusion of the lips, often accompanied by a slight raising of the upper lip.
Shame is shown by a downward cast of the eyes, with a slight blush.
