Comparative physiognomy; or, Resemblances between men and animals (1852)
Redfield, James W · New York, Redfield · leaf 163
d language which is thecharm of females in more refined countries; and, ignorant ofwhat we consider propriety, they express themselves on allsubjects with disgusting grossness. Their passion for exter-nal beauty is like that of the peacock : it is no proof of a loveof that which this beauty… … THE PEACOCK. 161 is that they make no display of their attractions, but wearthem modestly, and thus gracefully, like one who is mademore conspicuous by her beauty than she desires. In a birdthat shows his feathers as if he were admiring himself in aglass, and were practising manners before it, the…
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