Left eyes of two men. Drawing, c. 1794.

Lavater writes that "the vigorous glance of 3 [left] fixes its mark and hits it. Prompt in seizing the surface of objects, this man is no less exact in penetrating them, and searching them to the bottom. He will not suffer himself to be easily imposed upon." "I would allow to 4 [right] most enlargement of mind, most magnanimity and firmness: he rules without arrogance, with the noble simplicity which his native energy inspires"