III. BENEVOLENCE, HONOUR, ORDERLINESSWe are struck, at the first glance, with the air of honour, which is observable in this face; the mouth expresses, at once, kindness, politenessand experience; the chin, marks a mind firm, without obstinacy, and a benevolent heart. Although the forehead and nose give no assurance of greatness, still they denote understanding. The mouth designates a diligent, reliable and orderly man.
Here we may observe the characteristics of love of order, and attention to method. In the mouth, closely shut are depicted diligence and accuracy. The lower part of the face is an indication of a man of discretion, modesty, gravity and reserve. He is not pleased with a book unless it is written clearly and methodically: he never rises to poetic invention, or overleaps the boundaries of scrupulous exactness.
VII. FIRMNESS, OCCASIONAL IRRITATION
The original of this portrait is one who knows how to enjoy life like a wise man. If he is not nice in his pleasures, he, at least, does not carry them to excess. The cast of his mind presupposes gentleness rather than harshness – dignity, rather than elevation – firmness of character, rather than violence of passion – passing irritation, rather than continued resentment. The whole profile will exhibit a sanguine ground, with a choleric tint.
VIII. REFLECTION, ENERGY, INSENSIBILITY
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IV. MODESTY, GRAVITY
Sternness is engraved upon these features. The wrinkles in the vicinity of the eyes, and particularly those at the root of the nose – all announce harshness and insensibility; the chin designates energy, and the forehead denotes coolness and reflection, but it gives no indication of docility. Melancholy evidently predominates.
