The long, almond-shaped eye with thick eyelids covering nearly half of the pupil, when taken in connection with the full brow, is indicative of genius, and is often found in artists, literary and scientific men. It is the eye of talent, or impressibility. The large, open, transparent eye, of whatever color, is indicative of elegance, of taste, of refinement, of wit, of intelligence. Weakly marked eyebrows indicate a feeble constitution and a tendency to melancholia. Deep-sunken eyes are selfish, while eyes in which the whole iris shows indicate erraticism, if not lunacy. Round eyes are indicative of innocence, strongly protuberant eyes of weakness of both mind and body. Eyes small and close together typify cunning, while those far apart and open indicate frankness. The normal distance between the eyes is the width of one eye; a distance greater or less than this intensifies the character supposed to be symbolized. Sharp angles, turning down at the corners of the eyes, are seen in persons of acute judgment and penetration. Well-opened, steady eyes belong to the sincere; wide, staring eyes to the impertinent. Gray eyes are supposed to be the strongest, blue the weakest, while large eyes are most subject to the defect known as near-sightedness.
Reading Character by the Color of the Eyes
Blue (dark).—Humorous and original. A maker of fun. Good-hearted and kind. Enjoys the company of the opposite sex. Moderate in all things.
Blue (light).—Vacillating character. Talented. Jealous to a degree. No great vitality. Controls his nature. Easily discouraged.
Gray (light).—Easy-going disposition. Moody at times. Reserved on short acquaintance. Often cold and shrewd.
Gray (dark).—Very determined. Quick-tempered, but easily reconciled. Practical. Head rules heart always. Affectionate toward opposite sex.
Brown (light).—Fickle. No great depth of feeling. Makes friends easily. Mischief-lover.
Brown (dark).—Usually talented. Loves to travel. Independent in action. A bright conversationalist.
Green.—Jealous and pessimistic. Does not share happiness with others. Shrewd in business.
Black.—Compelling power to control others. Strong passions. Keen sense of humor. Intuitions usually right. Favorite with opposite sex.