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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1918 edition. Excerpt: ...of the thumb by nerve irritation and worry. The Broad Thumb.--The flat thumb of nervousness, however, is not to be confused with the broad thumb shown in Figure 197. This thumb appears strong, is broad throughout its length, and indicates will-power and determination, backed up by the physical strength and endurance to make them go. Such a thumb indicates a will so strong and determined that it may easily become obstinate and stubborn and push on to gain its ends regardless of consequences. The Cylindrical Thumb.--The most desirable thumb is large, cylindrical in shape, with fine-textured skin and a general appearance of symmetry, refinement and shapeliness. Its tip is either square or conic. Its color is pink, and the texture of the nail is fine. This thumb is an indication of force of character, strong will, good judgment, active reasoning powers, refinement, good taste, and tactfulness. Illustration by courtesy of Q P. Putnam's Suns, from Dr Will,am 0 Benham's "Laws of Scientific Hand Reading." The owner of this thumb is just as determined as the owner of the elementary thumb or of the square thumb, but he is more tactful and diplomatic and makes more intelligent use of the law of non-resistance in gaining his ends. Thumb Tips.--More important in their indications than the tips of the fingers are the tips of the thumbs, although they have in general the same significance. A thumb with a conic tip, as shown in Figure 200, is an indication of impressionability. In general, the conic tip is an indication of less ruggedness, determination and force, no matter upon what size and shape thumb it is found. The square tip, as shown in Figure 198, is an indication of common sense, practical wisdom, and in general adds to the signification of...
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