Moderate.--With this organ but moderately developed, the sentiment
of respect in general will have but a limited influence over the
character of the individual. If Conscientiousness and Marvellousness
are large, he will probably be religious, but he will not be so devout
and enthusiastic in his devotions as many others with less real piety.
If Love of Approbation is large, he will be exceedingly courteous and
attentive, but his conduct will lack that deference and respect so
necessary to conciliate esteem.
Small.--With Veneration but small, a person will be almost wholly
destitute of the qualities ascribed to this organ. He may be religious,
but the act of devotion will be a task to him, and he will be enabled
to conceive those feelings of solemnity and awe, with which many are
exercised. Children so constituted are disobedient and inattentive to
their parents and teachers.
3. BENEVOLENCE.
This organ produces the desire of the happiness of others, and
disposes to compassion and goodness of heart. It produces liberality
of sentiment towards all mankind, and a disposition to love them
and contribute to their pleasures. The benevolent man cannot feel
happy, as long as famine, bodily suffering and mental misery are the
bitter portion of his fellow creatures. He will never complain of
the heartlessness or the ingratitude of others. He is so well aware
of wishing well to others, that he does not doubt of their good will
towards himself.
Predominant.--With this organ predominant, one may almost be said to
be the victim of his kindness, good will and sympathy to others. In
his zeal for the welfare of his fellow creatures, he seldom thinks of
himself. In society, he restrains all his selfish inclinations, for
fear of giving uneasiness to others. He will frequently meditate upon
the miseries of mankind, and consider the various means of relieving
their wretchedness.
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