The Pocket Lavater; or, The Science of Physiognomy / To which is added an inquiry into the analogy existing between brute and human physiognomy

by Johann Caspar Lavater; Giambattista della Porta

[OF THE CHEEKS.]

Fleshy cheeks denote a proneness to sensuality.

Should we discover in them a certain triangular hollow, it is an infallible sign of envy and jealousy.

Large and coarse furrows bear the impression of ill nature and brutality.

[OF THE HAIR.]

Short, black, coarse, curly hair, evinces a character somewhat irritable, and often shows it to be devoid of sensibility.

But light, soft hair, is evidence of a contrary disposition, and almost always denotes gentleness.

A striking contrast between the colour of a man’s hair and his eyebrows should excite suspicion.

[OF THE NECK.]

A long neck is declaratory of gentleness.