Comparative physiognomy; or, Resemblances between men and animals . resembles a deer, andlooks as if flowers andsnow-flakes should beshowered about his head in honor of his talent, as well as forthe gratification of his taste. The person on the following page is one who has more ofthe literal deer in him than is becoming, or rather he has toolittle of the higher attributes that are proper to man. Hisresemblance to the deer is more striking from the deficiencyof that which conceals the animal by converting it into thehigher use which it is intended to subserve. We should as-cribe to him insensi
Comparative physiognomy; or, Resemblances between men and animals . resembles a deer, andlooks as if flowers andsnow-flakes should beshowered about his head in honor of his talent, as well as forthe gratification of his taste. The person on the following page is one who has more ofthe literal deer in him than is becoming, or rather he has toolittle of the higher attributes that are proper to man. Hisresemblance to the deer is more striking from the deficiencyof that which conceals the animal by converting it into thehigher use which it is intended to subserve. We should as-cribe to him insensibility, wildness, impetuosity, love of lib-erty, determination to have his own way, a measuring ofobstacles at a single glance, but never removing them, anaversion to others on account of scruples of conscience, whichhe is pleased to call trifles, and finally a disposition to elope 92 COMPARATIVE PHYSIOGNOMY.
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