A new illustrated hand-book of phrenology, physiology and physiognomy.

  • Wells, R. B. D.
Date:
[1878?]
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Credit: A new illustrated hand-book of phrenology, physiology and physiognomy. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library at Yale University, through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library at Yale University.

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    7- Very large.—You have a very harmonious character, uniform and consistent feeUngs, are even-tempered, and vi'ill generally be Hked. 6. Large.—You usually maintain an even condition of mind among men. 5. Full.—You have a fair balance between one part of the system and another. 4. Average.—You are more or less easily affected by circumstances, conditions, and things. 3. Moderate.—You have a very uneven character; are peculiar in the expression of your thoughts and feelings ; are very singular, odd, and whimmy. With Excitability large, are a mere creature of circumstances, and apt to take one-sided views of things ; consequently, you should never attempt to become a counsellor, and you should take the advice of those who are more favourably organised than yourself. 2. Small.—Are so peculiar in feeling, and so affected by circumstances and conditions, that you are like a feather in the breeze, tossed to and fro by the winds that surround you. To Cultivate.—Try to restrain those temperamental con- ditions which are too conspicuous, and stimulate those that are much smaller. See instructions how to cultivate or restrain the Temperamental and Mental conditions, as given in this work. ACTIVITY. Tall, slender persons are usually active, quick motioned, lively, sprightly, agile, and nimble. The same principle applies to the lower animals. The length and slenderness of the greyhound, weasel and deer, indicate their agility.