The Value Of A Smile
Who can truly measure the value of a smile? It may be the one who receives it, or just as much, the one who gives it.
Updated January 20, 2026, by Catherine Pulsifer
A simple smile has the power to lift spirits, ease heavy hearts, and remind us that kindness still exists in everyday moments.
There is great value in a smile. It costs us nothing to give, yet it brings comfort, encouragement, and hope. As you read these poems and explore our collection of smile quotes, may you be reminded that some of the most meaningful gifts in life cannot be bought with money, but are shared freely from the heart.
Who Can Tell The Value
Who can tell the value of a bright and sunny smile?
A smile of cheerful fellowship, without deceit or guile;
A smile of kindly welcome or pure untrammeled love
Lifts hearts that are bowed in sorrow to sublime heights above.
Who can tell the value of a real, sweet friendly smile?
A smile that makes you happy and makes life seem worth while.
There's many a soul that's straying and there's many a soul that's lost.
When just one smile might save them, and oh, so small the cost!
We can tell the value of a smile by whom 'tis given;
It makes us suffer torments or lifts our souls to heaven.
So let us keep on smiling bright and cheerful while we live,
For the world will be made happier by each bright smile that we give.
Give Sunshine
Give sunshine, give this lonely world a smile;
We stay at longest but a little while.
Be sweet and tender, this is doing good;
'Tis doing what no other good deed could
Hasten we must or we shall lose the chance
To give the gentle word, the kindly glance.
Make Someone's Day
A smile cost nothing
But comfort it can bring
Give your smile freely away
A smile can make someone's day.
You can never put a value
And you can never make one blue
When you give away a smile away
Kindness your face displays.
So share your smiles throughout the day
Look for opportunities to give one away
Such a very small thing to do
Worth more than money, that is true!
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Conclusion
A smile may seem small, but its impact is far greater than we often realize. It can bring comfort to someone who is struggling, encouragement to someone who feels tired, and joy to hearts that need a lift. As these poems remind us, smiling is one of the simplest ways we can share kindness each day. Let us choose to give this gift freely, knowing it makes the world a little brighter.
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