Physiognomy; or the corresponding analogy between the conformation of the features, and the ruling passions of the mind, tr. [and abridged] by S. Shaw. The title-leaf is a cancel]. |
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... trating , and the wit the most lively , the motion and fire of the eye undergo , at that moment , the most visible alteration ? But all this is denied by those who oppose the truth of the science of physiognomy . Truth , ac- 4 PHYSIOGNOMY .
... trating , and the wit the most lively , the motion and fire of the eye undergo , at that moment , the most visible alteration ? But all this is denied by those who oppose the truth of the science of physiognomy . Truth , ac- 4 PHYSIOGNOMY .
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... motion and resistance- these combined , constitute man an animal , in- tellectual , and moral being . Endowed with these faculties , and with this triple life , man is in himself the most worthy subject of observation , as he likewise ...
... motion and resistance- these combined , constitute man an animal , in- tellectual , and moral being . Endowed with these faculties , and with this triple life , man is in himself the most worthy subject of observation , as he likewise ...
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... motion , unite as in a central point . With firm step he advances over the earth's surface , and with erect body raises his head to heaven . He looks forward to infinitude ; he acts with facility and swiftness inconceivable , and his mo ...
... motion , unite as in a central point . With firm step he advances over the earth's surface , and with erect body raises his head to heaven . He looks forward to infinitude ; he acts with facility and swiftness inconceivable , and his mo ...
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... motion , prove to the unprejudiced ob- server his superior eminent strength , and asto- nishing facility of action . The high excellence and physiological unity of human nature , are visible at the first glance . The head , especially ...
... motion , prove to the unprejudiced ob- server his superior eminent strength , and asto- nishing facility of action . The high excellence and physiological unity of human nature , are visible at the first glance . The head , especially ...
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... motion of the muscles , and these motions are accompanied by a strong palpitation of the heart . If the countenance be tranquil , it always denotes tranquillity in the region of the heart and breast . This threefold life of man , so ...
... motion of the muscles , and these motions are accompanied by a strong palpitation of the heart . If the countenance be tranquil , it always denotes tranquillity in the region of the heart and breast . This threefold life of man , so ...
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2d Edit accurate animals appear arched beautiful become benevolent bones BOTANY Buffon capable certainly CHAP character chin choleric Circassians colour coun countenance deformed denotes discover distinguished ears EDINBURGH GAZETTEER Engravings expression external eyebrows eyes feeling firm flat forehead genius hair head heart imagination internal J. C. LOUDON JOHN LINDLEY judge knowledge Laplanders Lavater less lips little beard merate mind monical mother motion mouth muscles nations nature neral never noble nose Number object observe outline painter painting passions pathognomy peculiar penetration perfect person philanthropy phlegm phlegmatic physi physiog physiogno physiognomonical sensation Plates portrait proportion qualities racter remarks render resemblance ROBERT SOUTHEY scull Semeiotics sensibility shades SHARON TURNER shew signs soul speak strength tenance thee thing thou tion traits true truth understanding vice virtue visible vols weak Whoever whole wisdom woman wrinkles