ought to make us exceedingly cautious how 

 we judge of others merely from the form 

 of their heads. 



I anticipate nothing but mischief from 

 Gall and Spurzheim's Physiognomy or 

 Cranioscopy,* becoming generally known 

 and accredited. Suppose a man to have 

 large protuberances on that part of the 



children, (in the Parent's Assistant) that by perseverance 

 difficulties may be surmounted, and abilities acquired, 

 or talents improved ; also how by degrees good habits 

 are formed, and a good character established. She has 

 done this in so inviting a manner, and displayed so 

 clearly and strongly the excellence of virtue and good 

 conduct, that I think it impossible for a child to read 

 her book without resolving steadily to persevere in the 

 path of active industry and moral rectitude, whatever 

 temporary difficulties may oppose its progress. 



* Though the former term cannot etymologically be 

 objected to, yet the latter more clearly defines their 

 object, and distinguishes it from what is usually meant 

 by physiognomy. 



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