"A smile happens in a flash, but its memory can last a lifetime."

"A smile is an inexpensive way to change your looks." ~ Charles Gordy ~

"Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful." ~ Thich Nhat Hanh ~

“People who keep stiff upper lips find that it's damn hard to smile.” ― Judith Guest

“Nothing shakes the smiling heart.” ― Santosh Kalwar

“But you're so busy changing the world Just one smile can change all of mine” ― Jack Johnson

“You'll find that life is still worthwhile, if you just smile.” ― Charles Chaplin

“I smiled, and you winked. I think. Perhaps you merely blink with one eye at a time.” ― Jarod Kintz,

“You can only hold a smile for so long, after that it's just teeth.” ― Chuck Palahniuk

“I was smiling yesterday,I am smiling today and I will smile tomorrow.Simply because life is too short to cry for anything.” ― Santosh Kalwar

“Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.” ― Mother Teresa

“Peace begins with a smile..” ― Mother Teresa

“Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.” ― Dr. Seuss

It takes more muscles to frown than to smile

People can recognize smiles from up to 300 feet away, making it the most easily recognizable facial expression

Smiles make a person seem more attractive, sociable and confident, and people who smile more are more likely to get a promotion

Smiles use from 5 to 53 facial muscles

Smiling is known around the world and in all cultures as a sign of happiness and acceptance

Your body immediately releases endorphins when you smile, even when you force it.

Your body is more relaxed when you smile, which contributes to good health and a stronger immune system

Forcing yourself to smile can boost your mood:

Psychologists have found that even if you’re in bad mood, you can instantly lift your spirits by forcing yourself to smile.