Countenance Quotes

The holy Synod places under anathema all and singular those persons, of what quality or condition soever they may be, whether clerics or laymen, Seculars or Regulars, or with whatsoever dignity invested, who shall, in any way whatever, force any virgin, or widow, or any other woman whatsoever,--except in the cases provided for by law,--to enter a convent against her will, or to take the habit of any religious order, or to make her profession; as also all those who lend their counsel, aid, or countenance thereunto ; and those also who, knowing that she does not enter into the convent voluntarily, or voluntarily take the habit, or make her profession, shall, in any way, interfere in that act, by their presence, or consent, or authority.

Great hatred can be concealed in the countenance, and much in a kiss.

A beautiful smile is to the female countenance what the sunbeam is to the landscape; it embellishes an inferior face and redeems an ugly one.

I am Dracula.... I bid you welcome.

The countenance is more eloquent than the tongue.

Our communications reflect in our countenance. Therefore, we must be careful not only what we communicate, but also how we do so. Souls can be strengthened or shattered by the message and the manner in which we communicate.

Neither poetry, nor ambition, nor love have any alertness of countenance as they pass by me.

A good countenance is a letter of recommendation.

People's opinions of themselves are legible in their countenances.

He who is ready to despair in solitary peril, plucks up a heart in the presence of another. In a plurality of comrades is much countenance and consolation.

Where the countenance is fair, there need no colors.

Study nature as the countenance of God.

A countenance more in sorrow than in anger.

I believe long habits of virtue have a sensible effect on the countenance.

The countenance is the portrait of the soul, and the eyes mark its intentions.

A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.

In thy face I see the map of honour, truth and loyalty.

There is in every human countenance either a history or a prophecy which must sadden, or at least soften every reflecting observer.

In the Negro countenance you will often meet with strong traits of benignity. I have felt yearnings of tenderness towards some of these faces.

Your countenance perfectly informs me that you were in company last night with the person, whom you think the most agreeable in the world, the person who interests you at this present time, more than all the rest of the world put together.

How wonderful is the human voice! It is indeed the organ of the soul. The intellect of man is enthroned visibly on his forehead and in his eye, and the heart of man is written on his countenance, but the soul, the soul reveals itself in the voice only.

An unforgiving eye, and a damned disinheriting countenance!

I have such a little face.

For every man's nature is concealed with many folds of disguise, and covered as it were with various veils. His brows, his eyes, and very often his countenance, are deceitful, and his speech is most commonly a lie.