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 (1887)
Simms, Joseph, 1833-1920 · New York, Murray Hill Publishing Company · 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 326… … Pitifulness very Small—Nero, onaof the most cruel Eraperora ofRome. Cojiied from tlie bust iothe British Museum, Pitifulness very Large—Miss (>ji/il:,i,of London, Engfland, the w>s,*compassionate lady of the present cause which is thrillino- throuMiout the inmost recessesof the frame. This is…
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