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 488
es 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 iiict sprang the truthfulsaying, that idleness is Satans workshop. When visiting the penitentiaries of various… … A Scotcliman, of Edinburgh, a remarkable example of physical industry. Industry may be compared to the running brook, which 460 THE EFFECTS OF INDUSTRY ON THE HUIMAN FACK is ever pure, or purifying itself; whereas idleness is thestagnant pool retaining all filth, and ever ready to receivemore.…
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