Health and character: with directions for their improvement (1879)
Simms, Joseph, 1833-1920 · [New York] · leaf 50
so much that it makes thee a meddler, full of inquisitiveness aboutother peoples affairs, which concern none but themselves, this faculty certainly needs con-trolling and repressing; then lead a solitary life of reflection; read metaphysical and philo-sophical works; think more of spiritual and… … Rect itud it iveness.—Rectitude. 1. A thorough villain, wanting the primary elements of integ-rity and candor; are a false and deceitful person; overflowing withfraud and knavery; contemptible and honorless; a time-pleaser andinveterate turncoat. 2. Fear of the law may deter this mind from…
Physiognomy
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