Comparative physiognomy; or, Resemblances between men and animals . lectoal, and is subservient to the higher. Of the lion, it maybi said — He has, I know not what, Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate,That almost awes me. TIIE LION. 25 He is a symbol of the mighty passions that slumber in thehuman breast, waiting to be taken into the service of Benev-olence, which is mightiest in the mighty, and of Truth,which is mighty and will prevail. The nice of the lion,therefore, has a wonderful resemblance to the human, but tosome persons much more than to others. The next example which we prese


Comparative physiognomy; or, Resemblances between men and animals . lectoal, and is subservient to the higher. Of the lion, it maybi said — He has, I know not what, Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate,That almost awes me. TIIE LION. 25 He is a symbol of the mighty passions that slumber in thehuman breast, waiting to be taken into the service of Benev-olence, which is mightiest in the mighty, and of Truth,which is mighty and will prevail. The nice of the lion,therefore, has a wonderful resemblance to the human, but tosome persons much more than to others. The next example which we present of a resemblance to thelion is John Jacob Astor. The history of this individual, in.


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