San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-20
READING CHARACTER.
PERSONAL TRAITS AS SHOWN BY
PHYSIOGNOMICAL SIGNS.
The Art of Reading Human Nature at q
Glance - Intuitive Perception - What
the Eyes Indicate-Nose, Mouth and
Chin-The Walk.

the Eyes Indicate-Nose, Mouth and
Chin-The Walk.
"The proper study of mankind is man. is
the way scientist greeted reporter the
other day who called to learn something
about the art of reading human nature.
This faculty of reading a man at a glance"
he continued, sis extremely interesting, and
enables one to discriminate wisely in bust
ness as well as in social life. 1t is also a
great aid in making a discreet selection of
friends and associates, and it often saves one
from becoming the dupe and victim of I'M
scruruloila aid ties. .,m!mS persons"
"Wha: are til sins" Gueried the reporter,
by which al ordinary person can tell the
character Of n stranger"
We'll, answered the scientific man, "by
the eyes, the hair. the noe, the mouth, the
forehead, the chm. and last, but not least, by
the walk In my opinion this faculty should
be included in the education OF youth, and
every person should become thoroughly
familiar with the fundamental principles, at
least It is Il well known fact that animals
possess in large degree this taiemt--in fact,
it could be called an intuitive perception of
character This is more especially manifest
for instance, observe now u cat, a horse or
dog will watch and read the character of
their masters, and acting as they DO upon the
conclusions thus drawn, regulate their con
duct Women also have in a large degree
the faculty Of reading human nature, and
their conclusions are usually correct.
THE EYES AND TIE MOUTH
But he continue. TO 60 into detail
we'll commence with the eyes, the most elO-
1upnt features of the cOuntenauce. In fact,
they are miniature windows through which
very desire, pm sion and impulse looks out,
and differ widely in color. brightness, size
shape and expression. For instance, u large
bright eye denotes quick perception, and is
Indicative of great susceptibility to external
Influences, while small, dull, sunkcn eyes
will retain impressions longer. Beautiful
eyes. with finely arched eyebrows, when
fOrHd in a man. indicate one of truly refined
and artistic nature and one who is an ardent
admirer, and appreciative of symmetry, ele-
gance and loveliness wherever they appear :"
How about beautiful eyes in womenT'
asked the reporter.
why, when beautiful eyes, with finely
arched eyebrows, appear in woman they
denote a character fond of dress, pleasure,
music and other artistic pursuits, although
at times they are Indicative of cruel, spite
full nature. Large, full eyes, resembling a
cats, are indicative of a timid, stupid,
treacherous nature, and the possessor of
such eyes will seem frightened and appre-
hensive when engaged in conversation with
you"
How about the moutnr said the reporter
What important part does that play in
reading the character of personT
"a very important one" answered the
scientist; "a large mouth belongs to a coarse,
vulgar person. Lips with cherry redness,
having a cushioned appearance, belong to
domestic natures, fond of kissing and ca
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