Lectures on Mental Science According to the Philosophy of Phrenology: Delivered Before the Anthropological Society of the Western Liberal Institute of Marietta, Ohio, in the Autumn of 1851Fowlers and Wells, 1852 - 225 էջ |
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Lectures on Mental Science, according to the philosophy of phrenology George Sumner WEAVER Ամբողջությամբ դիտվող - 1852 |
Lectures on Mental Science According to the Philosophy of Phrenology ... George Sumner Weaver Ամբողջությամբ դիտվող - 1852 |
Lectures on Mental Science, According to the Philosophy of Phrenology ... George Sumner Weaver Ամբողջությամբ դիտվող - 1876 |
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Էջ 55 - Could I embody and unbosom now That which is most within me, — could I wreak My thoughts upon expression, and thus throw Soul, heart, mind, passions, feelings, strong or weak, All that I would have sought, and all I seek, Bear, know, feel, and yet breathe — into one word, And that one word were Lightning, I would speak; But as it is, I live and die unheard, With a most voiceless thought, sheathing it as a sword.
Էջ 44 - ... with three hooks, materials; and is much used in almost every kind of mechanical operation. Sometimes it is detached from the fulcrum, but most generally the fulcrum is a pin or rivet by which the lever is permanently connected with the framework of other parts of the machinery. * It is a fundamental principle in mechanics, that what is gained in power is lost in time.
Էջ 79 - When this system is strongly predominant it gives the countenance a strong expression of intellectuality, a deep, clear, serene thoughtfulness, a brilliant dawning of mentality. It generally is shown in light, fragile, active forms ; narrow, flat chests ; tall stature ; large head in proportion to the body, the upper part of the head being the larger ; light complexions ; thin, fine, glossy hair, usually quite light in color ; blue, or hazel eyes ; thin lips ; sharp nose...
Էջ 79 - It is this, and this alone, that gives mind. The others affect the manifestations of mind only as they modify the actions of this. As the nervous system is connected with, and related to the other systems of the body in the most intimate manner, it must be affected more or less by them. But it should be remembered that they affect mind only as they modify the actions of this temperament.
Էջ 80 - ... flexible muscles ; often a stooping posture ; and a general lightness and gracefulness of motion. It gives clearness, precision, and activity, to all the mental perceptions ; seeks mental pursuits, rather than physical ; thinks, loves, aspires, with great ardency and devotion. Its joys, pleasures, griefs, sorrows, all its feelings are indescribably intense. It enters heart and soul into all it does ; is permanent in its mental states, always the same ardent, devoted, intense intellectuality.
Էջ 78 - ... chestnut hair. It gives activity, quickness, suppleness, to all the motions of body and mind ; great elasticity and buoyancy of spirit ; readiness, and even fondness for change ; suddenness and intensity to the feelings ; impulsiveness and hastiness of character ; great warmth of both anger and love.
Էջ 76 - Corwin are perhaps its two best living examples. Men of this temperament are seldom found in the higher ranks of literature, art, or science. They are formed for power, but not for those nice, fine, keen perceptions which are necessary for the highest walks of life. If they are men of power, they are generally found in the field of political or military strife. Men of this temperament...
Էջ 77 - Its outward signs are fullness and rotundity of form and limbs, wide, thick, leaden, inexpressive features ; thick lips ; round, blunt chin ; light complexion, thin...
Էջ 79 - It makes warm friends and fiery enemies, and they may be both friends and enemies in the same day, and be perfectly sincere. It has a ready tongue ; is quick and sharp of speech; is full of eloquent flights and passionate appeals ; is ardent, pathetic, and tender...
Էջ 80 - It is the temperament which makes angels on earth ; which gives us an idea of angelic feelings, aspirations, and affections. The states of mentality to which it will elevate its possessor are altogether indescribable. It is the temperament which makes geniuses, precocious children, people of purely intellectual habits and tastes.