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 255
lingering softness, isan evidence of large PITY. When this quality is strong it howsthe head forwards^ and softens the manners. The essence of the action of pity is a softening of thehigher feelings, and a melting of the virility of theindividual upon whose soul the angel-like influence is at 226… … Pitifulness very Small—Nero, one Pitifulness very Large—Miss Coutii, of the must cruel Emperors of of Londoi), Engjlaud, the w>s* Rome. Copied from tlie bust ia compassionate lady of the present the British Museum. a^o. cause which is thrilling throughout the inmost recessesof the frame. This is…
Physiognomy
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