Nature's revelations of character; or, physiognomy illustrated. A description of the mental, moral and volitive dispositions of mankind, as manifested in the human form and countenance (1879)
Simms, Joseph, 1833-1920 · New York, D.M. Bennett, Liberal and Scientific Publishing House · leaf 252
therefore in the forehead that we must look forthe development of high sensational susceptibilities orpowers. A large and open eye is indicative of largeness ofthe optic nerve, which in its turn demonstrates a high devel-opment of the Nerves of sensation upon which this facultydepends, and with… … Literativeness Small—Mr. Thomasllogeraon, a very poor writer. Literativeness Large—John Ruskin,a brilliant author and art critic 224 THE FACULTIES, THEIR SIGNS AND PRINCIPLES. A full high forehead, with a pyriform face, shew loveof, and ability for, literary writing, when these are accom-panied…
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