Brain and mind; or, Mental science considered in accordance withthe principles of phrenology, and in relation to modern physiology . Fig. 7.—Mental Temperament. F. A. C. Others. In this temperament the mental organs of Firm-ness, Combativeness, and Destructiveness are usually largeor specially active, and the perceptives generally well de-veloped. (See Figs. 3 and 4). The Vital Temperament, depending upon the pre-dominance of the organs of nutrition and assimilation, isnecessarily marked by breadth and thickness of body,rather than by length. Rotundity is its prevailing char-acteristic. The sh
Brain and mind; or, Mental science considered in accordance withthe principles of phrenology, and in relation to modern physiology . Fig. 7.—Mental Temperament. F. A. C. Others. In this temperament the mental organs of Firm-ness, Combativeness, and Destructiveness are usually largeor specially active, and the perceptives generally well de-veloped. (See Figs. 3 and 4). The Vital Temperament, depending upon the pre-dominance of the organs of nutrition and assimilation, isnecessarily marked by breadth and thickness of body,rather than by length. Rotundity is its prevailing char-acteristic. The shoulders are broad, the chest full; the OF THE TEMPERAMENTS. 43 abdomen well developed; the limbs are plump and taper-ing, and the hands and feet are relatively small. The neckis short and thick, and the head and face incline toroundness. The eyes are generally blue, the hair light orauburn, the complexion florid, and the expression of thecountenance pleasant and often mirthful. Mentally, per-sons of this temperament are characterized by activity,ardor, impulsiveness, enthusiasm, and often by Fig. 8.—Mental [e.\t. W They possess more versatility than firmness, more diligencethan persistence, and more brilliancy than depth. Theyoften give way to passion, but are as easily calmed asaroused, and are generally possessed of a cheerful andgenial disposition. They are usually fond of good livingand jovial company, and through these are often led awayinto excessive indulgence in stimulants and the pleasuresof the table. (See Figs. 5 and 6). 44 BRAIN AND MIND, The Mental Temperament, depending upon the pre-dominance of the brain and nervous system, is character-ized by a frame relatively slight, and a head relativelylarge, an oval or pyriform face, a high and pale forehead;bright eyes and expressive countenance, and delicately-chiseled features. The hair is soft and fine, the skindelicate in texture, the voice flexible and somewhat high-keyed, and the e
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