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Elements of phrenology (1850)

Combe, George, 1788-1858 · Edinburgh : Maclachlan, Stewart · leaf 110

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. Vexeratiox. This organ is situated at the middle of the coronalaspect of the brain, at the bregma or fontanel of ana-tomists. The faculty produces the sentiment of respect andreverence; and, when combined with Wonder and directedto the Supreme Being, it leads to adoration. It pre-disposes to… … 14. Veneration moderate. 14. Veneration large. source also of the tendency to look up to and admiresuperiors in rank and power, and in this way disposesto obedience. It gives rise to the profound emotionsof respect experienced by men when looking on theruins of palaces or temples, the graves of…

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