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Physiognomy, n.
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The art of determining the character of another by the resemblances and differences between his face and our own, which is the standard of excellence.
[“There is no art,” says Shakspeare, foolish man]
“There is no art,” says Shakspeare, foolish man,“To read the mind's construction in the face.”
The physiognomists his portrait scan,
And say: “How little wisdom here we trace!
He knew his face disclosed his mind and heart,
So, in his own defence, denied our art.”
Lavatar Shunk.
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