Brain and mind; or, Mental science considered in accordance withthe principles of phrenology, and in relation to modern physiology . Fig. 91.—Human Nature Large. eral conduct, they say that they follow the bent of their im-pressions ; that they feel a certain security in obeying thoseimpressions, but are unable to give a logical reason fortheir conduct. In the heads of these people the regionbetween Benevolence and Comparison is usually prom-inent, while in people who depend upon their intellects forguidance in affairs, it is comparatively moderate in devel- PROBABLE ORGANS. 193 Dpment (see Fi
Brain and mind; or, Mental science considered in accordance withthe principles of phrenology, and in relation to modern physiology . Fig. 91.—Human Nature Large. eral conduct, they say that they follow the bent of their im-pressions ; that they feel a certain security in obeying thoseimpressions, but are unable to give a logical reason fortheir conduct. In the heads of these people the regionbetween Benevolence and Comparison is usually prom-inent, while in people who depend upon their intellects forguidance in affairs, it is comparatively moderate in devel- PROBABLE ORGANS. 193 Dpment (see Fig. 95). In woman this region is generally-more conspicuous than in man, and it is well known thatthe former are quicker in forming judgments than thelatter. AGREEABLENESS. This organ has a large array of evidence for its locationin the space marked D, Fig. 17, immediately above Caus-. Fig. 92.—Agreeablekess Large. ality. It is said to give blandness and suavity to the man-ners; the disposition to make ones self agreeable and ac-ceptable to others ; the ability to ingratiate ones self read-ily into the favor and good-will of others, by adopting a 194 BRAIN AND MIND. persuasive and conciliatory mode of address and pleasantmanners. The disposition to which this organ is thought to giverise, is supposed by some observers to result from a com-bination of Approbativeness, Secretiveness, Benevolence,and Veneration, but persons are often found who possessthese organs well developed in association with a good in-tellect, yet are lacking in courtesy and the capacity to ren-der themselves agreeable to others; they do not feel atease in a mixed company, notwithstanding their good-will,
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