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inotwithfLanding an infinite variety of forms and 
complexions. Thus every individual v.diofe figure 
differed, upon the whole, from that general ftand- 
ard, would be a monfter, unlefs fuch a difference 
proceeded from accident. On the other hand, ac- 
cording as a human figure is found proportioned to 
Nature’s rule, fo muft we call it perfea in the fame 
degree. 
A deformed outfide may cover the flrongcfl fa- 
culties, — juft as Genius and Virtue are often con- 
cealed in a mean cottage ; yet, fince there are 
houfes unfit to receive human creatures, we like- 
wife find fuch forms as are not calculated for the 
reception of fhining talents and noble fentiments. 
Confequently we ought ftudioufly to enquire into 
- what kind of temporary dwelling is bed adapted to 
fuperior beings on earth, while we view with pity 
the inferior rank of other difproportioned frames, 
which ftill admit the greateff powers of the mind 
and goodnefs of heart, to be difplayed with fo much 
the greater energy from the confined accommodation 
given to thefe qualities. 
When a leading feature of the face is cxpreffive, 
the companion 40 it will be found equally figni- 
ficant ; for both are formed agreeable to the fame 
wife fyftem. 
There is nothing without a caufe, or all things 
muff be attributed to general caufes. 
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