Physiognomy illustrated ; or, Nature's revelations of character : a description of the mental, moral, and volitive dispositions of mankind, as manifested in the human form and countenance (1891)
Simms, Joseph, 1833-1920 · New York : Murray Hill publishing company · leaf 211
indicates the presence of predacious energy, and thisis an important element in the composition of a successfultrader. ADAPTATIVENESS.—APPKOPRIATIVEXESS. THE FACULTY WHICH PERCEIVES AND DETERMINES THEFITNESS OF PERSONS OR THINGS FOR EACH OTHER. A long narrow chin that reaches well forward is… … Adaptativeness Large—Thomas Cook and Wife, who were well adaptedto live together, for oue was as avaricious as the other was miserly. When the chin stretches well forward, it will be foundthat in accordance with the law of correspondence thewhole of the perpendicular range of the face will alsohave…
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