The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-16

M WHICH ANIMAL lRAiTsAAaE VERY
PLhISLY DIscERalBtE.


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nsass-Esssd Histerienl rsrssn.g.,
wish Brus. ch.r.stsri.sis.
The aphorism Of Plato that "Man ii
= two-legged animal without feath-
ers," which aphorism was afterward
satirized BY Diogenes, has never been
more aptly illustrated than by a little,
unknown, highly interesting volume.
the work Of the Danish physiognomist,
Hophus Setback. Setback takes up the
heads and faces OF various historical
personages with whose features we
are more or less familiar, and by trac-
ing resemblance In form and outline
between man and beast, he demon
strates that the principal characterize
les Of the animal were also present in
the man, 30 far as We know this TO be
70 from historical records.
Compared TO his size, the lion. the
king Of beasts, possesses an enormous
amount Of strength, accompanied by
qualities which might be termed
pride. nobility and generosity. While
the lion, as o rule. does not attack
animals smaller than himself, he
mover hesitates 10 fight tho largest
Ebrutes. displaying q courage moro
human than brutal. This instructive,
semi-brutal daring d common to
many people. Paired with prudence,
discretion and elaboration, 1t results
In the highest attribute OF manhood,
the courage OF the hero.
Such man was General Kleber, one
OF Napolcon's marshals.
A man OF gigantic proportions and
athletic build, he lowered way above
his comrades. Mouth and eyes be-
spoke q dauntless, determined char
actor; his hair, like the lions name,
hung In heavy masses around his
forehead, lending to his physiognomy
that unmistakable similarity OF out
line with the face Of the king Of AMI
mails.
Tho eagle has many physical and
moral qualities In common with the
Hon. He Ii the king OF birds, not so
much for tho reason Of his superior
size, but because Of his concentrated
strength, energy and endurance; he
u less noble and generous, however,
than the lion.
In the countenances OF Southern
people--those OF Italians and Moham-
medans, for instance the yoracious
expression that characterizes tho
eagle Is frequently found. accumulated
BY the crooked nose, sharp, dry
features, and piercing, deep-set eyes.
Bernadotte, afterward King Carl
Johann Of Sweden, while not belong
ing TO either nationality mentioned, Is
perhaps the best historical example,
and his countenance and shape Of
head can be said 70 bear wonderful
resemblance TO the eagles.
No other animal bears 90 strong q
likeness to man In form and organize
ton as the ape. Cuvier quantity calls
him an imperfect attempt at man on
the part Of nature"
Many talented men Of historical fame
bear In countenance q resemblance
TO the ape, and upon examining their
lives We find, as rule, that morally
they were weak brothers.
Voltaire undoubtedly resembled the
ape, and moreover one Of the lowest
class OF apes. All his Intellectual
products. hls life, and character, sd
FAR as the latter are OF historical
moment, bear the distinct and conse-
quential imprint Of an irritable, rest
less, malicious temperament, an acrid,
caustic disposition, jealous, grudg-
Ing egotism, q low, sensual, and athe-
istio nature. Another case which
illustrates this subject is that OF
Gaspard de Limoge, the court fool OF
Francis /. OF France, who always
called him Mon SINCE" (my monkey.
Gaspard's royal master was wont to
dress him like an ape, providing him
even with real monkeys tail, and
the royal Jest manufacturer INDUCED
In all the antics for which the ape Is
noted.
Button writes as follows on the fox
in his Natural History He is
noted for his cupidlty. What the
wolf achieves by superior strength
the fox accomplishes by adroitness
and cleverness, and iii q general way
he comes out ahead Of his fighting
kinsman."
Talleyrand, Prince dc Benevent, tho
possessor Of wit, diplomacy, and
many other brilliant talents, was a
foxy man, with q sly, cunning and
deceitful character. At heart he was
an arrant coward, who never chose
the broad and open way to gain his
ends, but the crooked road Of false.
hood instead.
The sheep Is a peaceful, harmless
beast. Its good nature IL proverbial,
and degenerates into absolute indif-
ference and apathy. Sheepish natures
are frequently found In human beings,
and there are even historical charac-
tiers that can be cited as representa-
tive types Of II. Charles II.aof Spain
was such q one. He was but q child
when he assembled the throne of. his
fathers. Weak In every respect, men,
tally and morally, he began his career
as minor and ended 1t as an idiot.
I Two other royal descendants who
had much In common with the nature
Of the sheep were Christian VI, OF
Denmark and Francis l., OF Austria.
The latter combines In his face like
ness to both the sheep and the COW.
Il A sexton and school teacher in
the southeastern part OF Jutland,
known far and near for the great
honesty, fidelity, and devotion, with
which he followed his hum BILE calling,
had the countenance Of q white poo
die. And in Schack's portfolio Is
found the sketch OF greyhound by
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