Graphology; Studies in Character Reading, a Text-Book of Graphology for Experts, Students and Laymen (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1919 edition. Excerpt: ...O--criticism. Open with ringed loop--disposition to rule, tyranny. 1. Plain oval--methodical thinking, reason, love of mathematics. 2. Open above--clearness of expression, conversational ability, frankness. 3. Closed on top--secretiveness, reserve. 4. Hook or dash--criticism. 5. Open with ringed loop--disposition to rule, tyranny. 6. Open below--hypocrisy, deceitfulness, frequently dishonesty. 7. Looped in oval--egotism, inclination to insincerity. 8. Loops run together--reserve. 9. Open at left--hypocrisy, deceit. 1. First stroke or loop connected with upper loop--affectation, snobbishness. 2. Wide open--liberal spender, fond of the table, and of pleasure. " 3. Narrow with small rolled upper first stroke--bashfulness, strong desire to earn and save money. 4. Consisting of several parts--deceit, prevarication; desire to appear better than the writer really is. 5. Last stroke rolled inwardly--secretiveness. 6. Special last strokes--individuality 7. Typographical--good taste, order. 8. Looped first stroke--moderate stubbornness. 9. Composed of two special strokes--pretentiousness, imagination, originality. 10. Large long loop--originality. 11. Plain, like pointed letters--order, method, plainness. 12. Well formed and artistic--love ofart and music, harmony. 13. Twisted, mixed loops, first stroke short--great activity and versatility, diplomacy. 14. Very long first stroke--liveliness. 1. Last stroke rolled inwardly--secretiveness, hypocrisy. 2. Typographical--good taste, order. 3. Looped first stroke--moderate stubbornness, obstinacy. 4. Very long first stroke--liveliness, versatility. 1. Open on top--talkativeness, open-minded. 2. Large and rounded--generosity, frankness. 3. Narrow and sharp--narrow-minded, mean, stingy. 1. Much...