The Illustrated Self-Instructor in Phrenology and PhysiologyFowler, O. S. (Orson Squire)
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The Illustrated Self-Instructor in Phrenology and Physiology
Fowler, O. S. (Orson Squire)
Phrenology
FULL.--Evinces a good degree of dignity and self-respect, yet is not proud
or haughty; with large Combativeness, Firmness and Hope, relies fully
upon its own energies in cases of emergency, yet is willing to hear advice
though seldom takes it; conducts becomingly and secures respect; and with
large Combativeness and Firmness, and full Destructiveness and Hope,
evinces much power of this faculty, but little when these faculties are
small: p. 116.
AVERAGE.--Shows this faculty mainly in combination with those that are
larger; with large Approbativeness and Firmness, and a large brain and
moral organs, rarely trifles or evinces meanness; yet is rarely conceited,
and thinks neither too little nor too much of self, but places a just
estimate upon its own capabilities; with large Adhesiveness, both receives
and imparts character to friends, yet receives most; with large
Conscientiousness, prides itself more on moral worth than physical
qualities, wealth, titles, etc.; and with large intellectual and moral
organs, values itself mainly for intellectual and moral excellence: p.
113.
MODERATE.--Rather underrates personal capabilities and worth; feels rather
inferior, unworthy, and humble; lacks dignity and manliness, and is rather
apt to say and do trifling things, and let itself down; with large
intellectual and moral organs, leads off well when once placed in a
responsible position, yet at first distrusts its own capabilities; with
large Conscientiousness, Combativeness, and activity, often appears
self-sufficient and positive, because certain of being right, yet it is
founded more on reason than egotism; with large Approbativeness, loves to
show off, and make others satisfied with its capabilities, yet is not
satisfied with itself; goes abroad after praise, rather than feels
internally conscious of its own merits; is apt to boast because it would
make others appreciate its powers, while, if it were fully conscious of
them, it would care less about the estimation of others; with large moral
and intellectual powers, has exalted thoughts and aspirations, and
communicates well, yet often detracts from them by commonplace phrases and
undignified expressions; will be too familiar to be respected in
proportion to merit, and should vigorously cultivate this faculty by
banishing mean and cultivating high thoughts of self: p. 116.
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