New Physiognomy : or signs of character, as manifested through temperament and external forms, and especially in the "the human face divine." (1889)
Wells, Samuel R. (Samuel Roberts), 1820-1875 · New York : Fowler & Wells · leaf 430
r demonstrations ; they are naturally officious,humane, benevolent, and even, whatever maybe said on the subject, moretrue than any other nation ; but they are volatile and light; they reallyfeel the sentiment which they express, but that sentiment goes as it came.In the act of speaking to you they… … first charge in battle is almost irresistible ; but if it fail, andhis lines be broken, he becomes discouraged, and can not imme-diately regain his formerspirit. His excessive Ap-probativeness makes himvain, fond of show, praise,and fame, and ready tofiofht and* to die for theglory of France. As…
Physiognomy · Phrenology
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