CHARACTER IN THE MOUTH AND CHIN.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 16, 19 January 1901, Page 2 (Supplement)

CHARACTER IN THE MOUTH AND CHIN.

In judging of the features of the face we are liable, from a physiognomical

standpoint, to give more importance to ! our study of the nose than to any other part of the face, and very often the mouth and chin are not studied with as much definiteness or interest as they demand. THE BIG AND LITTLE MOUTH. Many persons think that a large mouth is vulgar, whereas it is capable of accompanying a fine quality of organisation, and shows largeness and liberality of mind and generosity of feeling. If the mouth is irregular and coarse as well as large, the strength and power will be repulsive, and. persons will be naturally estranged from such people. If the mouth is small we shall find as a result delicacy, refinement and concentration of mind. THE LINES HOUND THE MOUTH. The various lines around the mouth are indicative of considerable character. If the lines at the corners of the mouth turn up there is hopefulness, mirthfulness, cheerfulness, and optimism. If the .lines from the mouth take a downward course, the characteristics are the reverse to the above—namely, pessimistic, hopeless, lacking in sanguineness, buoyancy, and elasticity of mind. (THE SHAPE OF THE LIPS. If the lips are large, full, and round, particularly in the case of the lower lip, we find that such accompany arT'expression of the social faculties, and there is great intensity of mind, Warmth of feeling, ardour in affection, and a warm loving friendship. When unduly developed jealousy will creep in and manifest itself as an abnormal development of the love principle, and a hatred toward any object that comes between it and its desire. Thin lips indicate reserve, coolness, conservatism, and diplomacy of mi^d, great power of control, and capacity to take responsibilities. They are non-commital, and will not communicate what people so much like to know—namely, personal affairs and personal gossip. Lips that are open correspond with an open nature, and are found to accompany an ambitious disposition; such persons seek praise and public or private approval. * THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CHIN.

A good chin is to be cultivated as much as a well-formed nose. Health and disease are indicated in the chin, when not covered with a beard much can be learned of the individual.

A broad chin indicates good heart, power, health, and hold on life, and a strong pulse. A round chin indicates affection, and accompanies the vital temperament and a quick pulse. A pointed chin indicates ardour, positiveness, distinctiveness of opinion, a quick but not so strong a pulse as the broad chin, a love of hobbies, and a very critical mind. A. square and short chin indicates a combination of the motive and mental temperaments; a person has a strong but not so enduring an affection as a square, long chin; a pulse strong, but not so strong as the chin that; is termed long. A round and broad chin combines the vital and motive temperament. The affectionate nature is expressed •with ardour and intensity; there is a genial mastership In superintending work, and a control of men or women. A speaker with this kind of chin prefers a mixed audience. A long chin indicates longevity, a good hold on life, a strong pulse, a tenacity of purpose and power to accomplish a great amount of work. A broad, long chin accompanies a character who possesses strong will-power-, great determination of mind, ability to go through great hardships, trials, and fatigue. A short chin Indicates a quick pulse, an impulsive nature, and probably a short but active life. A small chin, when distinguished from the large one, indicates weak vitality, but it may accompany a very active mental temperament. A large chin possesses all the favourable qualities of the others, and a good supply of arterial blood.—"Weekly Scotsman."