Frans de Waal Quotes

For some reason, I was born without a sense of embarrassment or shame.

Whoever blushes is already guilty; true innocence is ashamed of nothing.

Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to.

I don't really experience much embarrassment.

Alas! How difficult it is to prevent the countenance from betraying guilt!

Human Beings are the only animals that blush, or need to.

A lot can change because you are embarrassed by something.

The glory of my name increases my shame. Less known by mortals, I could better escape their eyes.

When someone's acting for a scene, they can fool the camera. But in everyday life, unless you're watching and censoring yourself every minute, or spending all your time in the company of ladies, what you feel is bound to show in your eyes.

I'm not sure that I am able to feel embarrassment.

Few men would dare to read their own autobiography if all their deeds were recorded in it; few can look back upon their entire career without a blush.

The thing I remember most about having a tantrum is not the rage during the tantrum, but the being freaked out afterwards, and embarrassed, and guilty. It's scary to lose control of yourself.

I've told lots of lies in my life. I try not to lie, but I still do. It's very difficult to get to 37 and not be ashamed of something you've done. But I think your life is easier, ultimately, if you're honest.

I'm vaguely embarrassed by myself sometimes.

I have to say that I am embarrassed about how emotional I am.

My emotions kind of shine through my face, so whatever I'm thinking is what I'm portraying as well.

You can tell a lot about a person just by watching their facial expressions. But there are times when it's best to hide your feelings, especially at work.

Isn't it annoying when your face doesn't do what you want it to express?

It was astonishing to see how angry Cersei could wax over accusations she knew perfectly well to be true.

His Cheek is his Biographer- As long as he can blush.

I'm crap at lying. I go bright red.

I always take blushing either for a sign of guilt, or of ill breeding.

The tongue is more easily controlled than the features of the face; and though the heart may be secret, the face is transparent.

There's a blush for won't, and a blush for shan't, and a blush for having done it: There's a blush for thought and a blush for naught, and a blush for just begun it.