"Those who weep recover more quickly than those who smile"
- Jean Giraudoux
About this Quote
This quote by Jean Giraudoux suggests that expressing emotions, even negative ones, can be advantageous for recovery. Weeping is a sign of psychological distress, and it can be a way to launch bottled-up feelings and tension. By permitting ourselves to cry, we can process our emotions and move on from difficult situations. On the other hand, smiling can be a method to mask our real feelings and prevent handling them. While smiling can be a way to put on a brave face, it can likewise prevent us from completely resolving our feelings and healing from them. For that reason, Giraudoux recommends that those who are willing to express their feelings, even if it suggests weeping, will recuperate quicker than those who attempt to hide their sensations behind a smile.
"First, I want to pay tribute to Diana myself. She was an exceptional and gifted human being. In good times and bad, she never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness. I admired and respected her - for her energy and commitment to others, and especially for her devotion to her two boys"
"Beauty comes from a life well lived. If you've lived well, your smile lines are in the right places, and your frown lines aren't too bad, what more do you need?"
"It is spectacular. From about five minutes in, when we knew for sure that we were going to have the weather to go, the smile on my face just got bigger and bigger, and I was just beaming through the whole launch. I mean, it is just an amazing ride"
