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 488
kes much character to make a manthoroughly honest, so they have too little to give linesof honesty. People who live industrious lives are usually most moral,and out of a knowledge of this fact sprang the truthfulsaying, that idleness is Satans workshop. When visiting the penitentiaries of various… … A Scotchman, of Edinburgh, a remarkable example of physical industry.Industry may be compared to the running brook, which iCtO THE EFFECTS OF INDUSTRY ON THE HUMAN FACE. is ever pure, or purifying itself; whereas idleness is tbestagnant pool retaining all filth, and ever ready to receivemore. There…
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