_Strength of Body_ is shown by stiff hair, large bones, firm and robust
limbs, short muscular neck, firm and erect carriage, head broad and high,
forehead short and peaked, bristly hair, large feet, harsh unequal voice
and florid complexion.
_Weakness of Body_ is distinguished by a small, ill-proportioned head,
narrow shoulders, soft skin and pale complexion.
_Long Life_ is indicated by strong teeth, sanguine temperament, middle
size, large, deep and ruddy lines in the hand, large muscles, stooping
shoulders, full chest, firm flesh, clear complexion, slow growth, wide
ears and large eyelids.
_Short Life_ may be inferred from a thick tongue, the appearance of the
molars before the age of puberty, thin uneven teeth, confused lines in the
hand, and quick but small growth.
_Intellect_ is denoted by thin skin, middle stature, bright eyes, fair
complexion, straight and fine hair, eyebrows joined, affable manner,
moderation in mirth, and the temples slightly concave.
_A Dunce_ may be known by a swollen neck, plump arms, sides and loins, a
round head, fleshy forehead, pale eyes, dull, heavy look, small joints,
snuffling nostrils, proneness to laughter, little hands, ill-proportioned
head, either too large or too small, blubber lips, short fingers and thick
legs.
_Fortitude_ is promised from a wide mouth, sonorous voice, slow, grave and
always equal, upright posture, large, open, steadfast eyes, the hair high
above the forehead, the head much compressed or flattened, the forehead
square and high, the extremities large and robust, the neck firm though
not fleshy, large chest, dark complexion.
_Intrepidity_ often resides in a small body, with ruddy countenance,
frowning eyebrows, small mouth, prominent nose and large lines in the
hand.
_Boldness_ is characterised by a prominent mouth, rugged appearance, rough
forehead, arched eyebrows, large nostrils and teeth, short neck, strong
arms, ample chest, square shoulders and stern countenance.
_Timidity_ resides where we find a concave neck, pale color, weak eyes,
soft hair, plump breast, shrill voice, small mouth, thin lips, broad, thin
hands and small shambling feet.
_Prudence_ is generally distinguished by a head which is flat on the
sides, broad, square forehead, slightly concave in the middle, soft voice,
broad chest, thin hair, bright eyes, large ears, aquiline nose.
_Irascibility_ may be seen in an erect carriage, clear skin, solemn voice,
open nostrils, moist temples with superficial veins, thick neck, quick
pace, bloodshot eyes, large unequal teeth.
_Melancholy_ is denoted by a wrinkled face, dejected eyes, slow pace,
fixed look and deliberate respiration.
_Amorousness_ shows a fair slender face, hair exuberant on head, face and
limbs, moist shining eyes, wide nostrils, prominent lips.
_Gaiety_ shows a rosy agreeable countenance, a musical voice, an agile
body and soft flesh.
_Envy_ appears with a wrinkled forehead, frowning, dejected look, pale
countenance and dry, rough skin.
_Gentleness_ may be distinguished by a soft and moist palm, frequent
shutting of the eyes, soft movement, slow speech, fine hair.
_Bashfulness_ may be discovered by moist half-closed eyes, moderate pace,
slow speech, blushing countenance.
_Sobriety_ is accompanied by equal respiration, regular features, easy
carriage and sedate manners.
_Mental Strength_ is signified by straight hair, a small body, shining
eyes, grave intense voice, stout muscular body, broad back and shoulders.
_Good Memory_ is common in those persons who are small, yet better formed
in the upper than the lower parts, delicate skin, inclined to baldness,
crooked nose, thick teeth, large ears.
_Bad Memory_ is observable in persons who are larger in their superior
than inferior parts, hairy hands and body, coarse skin.
_Good Sight_ is enjoyed by those persons who have black, thick, straight
eyelashes, large bushy eyebrows.
_Hearing_ is most acute in those whose ears are well furnished with
cartilage, well channelled and hairy.
_Smelling_ is most perfect in those who have large noses, descending very
near the mouth, neither too moist nor too dry.
_Tasting_ is dainty in such as have a spongy, soft tongue, well moistened
with saliva.
_Delicacy of Touch_ is remarked in those who have sensitive nerves, soft
skin, moderately warm and dry.