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1. LARGE NOSES.--Bonaparte chose large-nosed men for his generals, and the
opinion prevails that large noses indicate long heads and strong minds. Not
that great noses cause great minds, but that the motive or powerful
temperament cause both.
2. FLAT NOSES.--Flat noses indicate flatness of mind and character, by
indicating a poor, low organic structure.
3. BROAD NOSES.--Broad noses indicate large passageways to the lungs, and
this, large lungs and vital organs, and this, great strength of
constitution, and hearty animal {474} passions along with selfishness; for
broad noses, broad shoulders, broad heads, and large animal organs go
together. But when the nose is narrow at the base, the nostrils are small,
because the lungs are small and need but small avenues for air; and this
indicates a predisposition to consumptive complaints, along with an active
brain and nervous system, and a passionate fondness for literary pursuits.
4. SHARP NOSES.--Sharp noses indicate a quick, clear, penetrating,
searching, knowing, sagacious mind, and also a scold; indicate warmth of
love, hate, generosity, moral sentiment--indeed, positiveness in
everything.
5. BLUNT NOSES.--Blunt noses indicate and accompany obtuse intellects and
perceptions, sluggish feelings, and a soulless character.
6. ROMAN NOSES.--The Roman nose indicates a martial spirit, love of debate,
resistance, and strong passions, while hollow, pug noses indicate a tame,
easy, inert, sly character, and straight, finely-formed Grecian noses
harmonious characters. Seek their acquaintance.