. A natural system of elocution and oratory : founded on an analysis of human constitution, considered in its three-fold nature--mental, physiological and expressional. —Disgust exhibits itself in the face invarious ways. The countenance frowns, the mouthopens wide as if to let an offensive morsel drop lips protrude with a blowing sound. There is asound in the throat as if the effort were being made toclear itself of something, gutteral exclamations suchas ach and ugh. These sounds are sometimesaccompanied by a shudder, the arms being pressedclose to the sides and the
. A natural system of elocution and oratory : founded on an analysis of human constitution, considered in its three-fold nature--mental, physiological and expressional. —Disgust exhibits itself in the face invarious ways. The countenance frowns, the mouthopens wide as if to let an offensive morsel drop lips protrude with a blowing sound. There is asound in the throat as if the effort were being made toclear itself of something, gutteral exclamations suchas ach and ugh. These sounds are sometimesaccompanied by a shudder, the arms being pressedclose to the sides and the shoulders raised. SELF-REGARDING EMOTIONS. 117 Extreme disgust takes on tlie movements j)repara-tory to the act of vomiting. The mouth opens widely,the upper lip strongly retracts, wrinkles gather roundthe sides of the nose, the lower lip is averted and pro-truded as much as possible. The vocal tones areharsh and expressive of loathing. The words arehissed between the teeth and uttered in a repulsivemanner. Repugnance or Aversion.—Aversion of a personmay express itself by the language of disgust. The. form of aversion is sufficiently indicated by awave of the hand, away from self and toward the de- 118 ELOCUTION AND ORATOBt. tested object. The eyes are sometimes shut or avertedor hidden by the hand and the head turned voice is aspirated and hissing as in disgust. LOVE OF APPROBATION. This is an altruistic sentiment. It differs from self-esteem, which estimates self irrespective of theopinion of others. Self-esteem prompts a person torely upon his own powers, opinions, and judgments,whereas the love of approbation finds consolation inthe opinions and decisions of others. It is somethingvery different to have a selfish pride in our ownabilities, and to desire the approbation of others. Inother words, the egotist who is satisfied with himselfand cares not a straw about the ojnnions of others, isdifferent from the sycophant, who desires to be es-teemed
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