New Physiognomy : or signs of character, as manifested through temperament and external forms, and especially in the "the human face divine." . and face, andthe accompanying hand and foot are seen to correspond. 3. The Law of Special Development.—The growth or de-velopment of the different parts of the body is normally uni-form, the tendency being to keep unimpaired, or, if impaired,to restore, the symmetry or harmony of the whole, as indicat-ed in the preceding section ; but As exercise (within certain limits), by attracting the vitalcurrents^ strengthens and increases the size of the organ o
New Physiognomy : or signs of character, as manifested through temperament and external forms, and especially in the "the human face divine." . and face, andthe accompanying hand and foot are seen to correspond. 3. The Law of Special Development.—The growth or de-velopment of the different parts of the body is normally uni-form, the tendency being to keep unimpaired, or, if impaired,to restore, the symmetry or harmony of the whole, as indicat-ed in the preceding section ; but As exercise (within certain limits), by attracting the vitalcurrents^ strengthens and increases the size of the organ orpart exercised^ therefore when any organ or part is dispropor-tionately exercised or excited^ it is correspondingly developed^and the harmonious relation of the parts is impaired. The arm and hand of the blacksmith, the trained boxer, orthe professional gymnast furnish illustrative examples [p. 88]. 3. The Law of Quantity or Size.—In general terms— Size is the measure of power—that is, other things beingequal, the larger the head., the face., the body., or any particu-lar organ or vart of eithery the greater the power
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