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Countenance Quotes

Old words on what a face reveals.

These countenance quotes draw on historical grievance and religious reflection, including old language about the Britons and unmanly practice.

American people simply will not countenance being lied to by their own President.

Quotes by Pierre Salinger

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

Quotes by Marcus Tullius Cicero

David and his followers taught no new doctrines, in their dispersion or when they came to power, that can be brought to countenance thee at all in shaving off thy beard.

Quotes by Lord George Gordon

Heaven can never countenance the barbarous and unmanly practice of the Britons in America, which savages would blush at, and which, if not discontinued, will soon be retaliated on Britain by a justly enraged people.

Quotes by John Paul Jones

Balance Quotes

The point I'm trying to make is that you go to church on Sunday. But the real Christ is out there in your life every day, whether it be the guy you help on the street, how you live your...

Quotes by Jim Caviezel

People who live together naturally catch the looks and air of one another and without having one feature alike, they contract a something in the whole countenance which strikes one as a resemblance.

Quotes by Frances Burney

The mother cannot expect her daughter to understand the mysteries of housekeeping without education. She should instruct them patiently, lovingly, and make the work as agreeable as she can by her cheerful countenance and encouraging words of approval. If they...

Quotes by Ellen G. White

You don't carry in your countenance a letter of recommendation.

Charles Dickens

And these two elements are at odds with one another because Freud is utterly adversary to almost all the ways of structuring the human experience found in Western religions. No Western religion can countenance Freud's view of man.

Quotes by Chaim Potok

Beard Quotes

One thing I struggled with early in my career was the delicate balance between my performance and my identity. When things on the field went well, I was cheerful and felt important. When things went poorly, my countenance and self-concept...

Quotes by Benjamin Watson

Frequently Asked Questions

What does countenance mean in these quotes?
It refers to a person's face or expression, often used here as a window into someone's soul or intentions.
Why is this word used in older, formal quotes?
Countenance carries a historical, literary tone, appearing in quotes tied to faith, grievance against the Britons, and old doctrine.
Do these quotes connect countenance to religion?
Yes, one reflects on everyday faith lived out through how you treat others, not just appearances on a Sunday.
Is there a quote linking countenance to facial hair?
One historical quote discusses countenance in the context of shaving a beard, tying appearance directly to social approval.
Why would someone search for countenance quotes today?
Writers and readers drawn to older, formal language often search this term for phrasing not found in modern everyday speech.

For related themes of appearance and inner life, see our Beard quotes or Balance quotes.