A concordance of graphology and physiognomy / by R.D. Stocker.

  • Richard Dimsdale Stocker
Date:
[between 1900 and 1910]
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Credit: A concordance of graphology and physiognomy / by R.D. Stocker. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    constitution of the person ; and in such instances as it is not the case the reason would be, I think, that the whole character is constructed on an artificial foundation, or that the personality is assumed. The temperaments, or constitutions of individuals are very often classified as four; but recently the system embracing the three principles of Brain, Body, and Bone, has denominated the tempera- ments, as (1) the Mental system, composed of the brain and a pyriform face; (2) the Vital, consti- tuted by the preponderance of body, or rather flesh, and a round face; and (3) the Motive, represented by the dominance of bone in the system, having an oblong and massive face. This classification, which gives a very good general outline of temperament, was introduced, I believe, mainly by the noted phrenologists, the Fowlers. The three types are characterized by distinct qualities. Those of the Mental temperament are devoted to brain-work and using their heads. The Vital temperament induces a free and easy, comfortable, pleasant sort of disposition generally; or, if over-developed, and the subject be too fat, an indolent, sensual nature, disposed more to the
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