Physiognomy; or the corresponding analogy between the conformation of the features, and the ruling passions of the mind, tr. [and abridged] by S. Shaw. The title-leaf is a cancel]. |
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... object is pursued with a steady regard to truth and veracity . However , it is not the editor's in- tention to enter into any panegyric upon the labours of M. Lavater : the public will ever judge for themselves , and pay the tribute of ...
... object is pursued with a steady regard to truth and veracity . However , it is not the editor's in- tention to enter into any panegyric upon the labours of M. Lavater : the public will ever judge for themselves , and pay the tribute of ...
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... objects . From the cradle to the grave , in all conditions and ages , throughout all na- tions , from Adam , to the last existing man , from the worm we tread on to the most sublime of philosophers , physiognomy is the origin of all we ...
... objects . From the cradle to the grave , in all conditions and ages , throughout all na- tions , from Adam , to the last existing man , from the worm we tread on to the most sublime of philosophers , physiognomy is the origin of all we ...
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... object has its characteristic ex- terior , by which it is not only distinguished as a species , but individually ; and shall the first , noblest , best harmonised , and most beautiful being , be denied all characteristic ? Whatever may ...
... object has its characteristic ex- terior , by which it is not only distinguished as a species , but individually ; and shall the first , noblest , best harmonised , and most beautiful being , be denied all characteristic ? Whatever may ...
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... we not grant precedency to that science which teaches the knowledge of men ? What object is so impor- tant to man , as man himself ? What knowledge can more influence his happiness , than the know- ledge PHYSIOGNOMY . 11.
... we not grant precedency to that science which teaches the knowledge of men ? What object is so impor- tant to man , as man himself ? What knowledge can more influence his happiness , than the know- ledge PHYSIOGNOMY . 11.
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... objects that sur- round him , did he not become acquainted with their properties and powers , by the aid of their externals ; and had not each object a character peculiar to its nature and essence , which ac- quaints us with what it is ...
... objects that sur- round him , did he not become acquainted with their properties and powers , by the aid of their externals ; and had not each object a character peculiar to its nature and essence , which ac- quaints us with what it is ...
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2d Edit accurate animals appear arched beautiful become benevolent bones BOTANY Buffon capable certainly CHAP character chin choleric Circassians colour coun countenance deformed denotes discover distinguished ears EDINBURGH GAZETTEER Engravings expression external eyebrows eyes feeling firm flat forehead genius hair head heart imagination internal J. C. LOUDON JOHN LINDLEY judge knowledge Laplanders Lavater less lips little beard merate mind monical mother motion mouth muscles nations nature neral never noble nose Number object observe outline painter painting passions pathognomy peculiar penetration perfect person philanthropy phlegm phlegmatic physi physiog physiogno physiognomonical sensation Plates portrait proportion qualities racter remarks render resemblance ROBERT SOUTHEY scull Semeiotics sensibility shades SHARON TURNER shew signs soul speak strength tenance thee thing thou tion traits true truth understanding vice virtue visible vols weak Whoever whole wisdom woman wrinkles