New Physiognomy : or signs of character, as manifested through temperament and external forms, and especially in the "the human face divine." . ad^ the face^ the hody^ or any particu-lar organ or part of either^ the greater the power indicated. As this is a universal and un-disputed law, it is not necessaryto enter into any detailed expo-sition of it. It is the basis ofall our calculations and reason-ings in mechanics and naturalphilosophy, as well as in physi-ology,* phrenology, and physiog-nomy. Large bodies overthrowand crush small ones; big brainsdominate over little brains. ANapoleon or a
New Physiognomy : or signs of character, as manifested through temperament and external forms, and especially in the "the human face divine." . ad^ the face^ the hody^ or any particu-lar organ or part of either^ the greater the power indicated. As this is a universal and un-disputed law, it is not necessaryto enter into any detailed expo-sition of it. It is the basis ofall our calculations and reason-ings in mechanics and naturalphilosophy, as well as in physi-ology,* phrenology, and physiog-nomy. Large bodies overthrowand crush small ones; big brainsdominate over little brains. ANapoleon or a Webster with asmall head could never have be-come the Napoleon or the Web-ster of history. Size, other things being equal^is the measure of power; but apiece of wrought iron is much stronger than a piece of castiron of the same size; a comparatively small horse may some-times draw a heavier load than a much larger one; and somemen with moderate-sized heads manifest more mental powerthan others whose heads are much larg^er; which facts indi-cate that there is some other law or laws modifying that ofquantity or size, and this brings us to. Fig. 102.—Napoleon. ^0 GENERAL PRINCIPLES. V.—The LA^v of Quality,which may be thus stated: Size and other conditions being equal, the higher or finerthe organic quality the greater the potcer. Density gives weight. Porous, spongy oojects are lightand weak. The lion is strong in proportion to his size on ac-count of the density and toughness of his bones, ligaments,and muscles. The same laAV applies to man as to beast—tonerve and brain as to bone and muscle. To be a truly great man, one must have a tougli, firmly knitbody, strong nerves, and a bulky, compact brain—in otherwords, large size and high organic quality must be men are sometimes brilliant, acute, and, in par-ticular directions, strong; but they are not comprehensive,profound, commanding, and suited to grand occasions; andlarge-headed men are sometimes d
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