Excerpt from Description of Character, as Decided by the Teachings of Physiognomy, Physiology and Phrenology: Containing a Special Delineation of the Disposition, Talents, Tastes, Professional and Business Aptitudes, Abilities, Etc
Moderate. -you are too lean, and spare, to use life to advantage; will wear out, transform too soon exhausted, except when excitement keeps you up; will suffer much from the cold, and from want of physi cal life -power. You should cultivate vitality by eating heartily of plain food, containing much moisture, as fruits, vegetables, soups, etc.; by sleeping much, exercising continuously in the open air, and bathing regularly, and long, in reasonably warm water; would profit by a residence in a mild, moist, insular climate.
Full. – You have sufficient vitality to endure well, and do much, and last long, yet none too much, nor are you at all remarkable for physical life-power, but may attain a fair old age.
Full 2d. – You don’t seem to be large, nor powerful, yet you are going to wear like leather; are fibrous, solid, tough as a string; no waste of material in your make; built like a pony, and will endure more than others who are much larger.
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