Of the classification of noses

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London, 1852 (second ed published in 1864)

[Original spelling is retained. Illustrations are slightly larger than they appeared but are positioned in the text as in the pages of the original book. The page numbers are added in red, with square brackets]

OF THE CLASSIFICATION OF NOSES.

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..... the following Physical Classification of Noses [see woodcut after a gem in the Florentine Museum - title page] is submitted, as being, in part, well-known and long-established, because well-defined and clearly marked:-

Class I. THE ROMAN or Aquiline Nose. " II. THE GREEK, or Straight Nose. " III. THE COGITATIVE, or Wide-nostrilled Nose. " IV. THE Jewish, or Hawk Nose. " V. THE SNUB Nose, and " VI. THE CELESTIAL, or Turn-up Nose.

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Between these there are infinite crosses and intermixtures which will at first embarrass the student, but which, after a little practice, he will be able to distinguish with tolerable precision. A compound of different Noses will of course indicate a compound character; and it is only in the rather rare instance of a perfect Nose of any of the classes that we find a character correspondingly strongly developed. We shall endeavour to support each part of the hypothesis by well-defined and striking instances, selecting the most decided and perfect noses of each class, and at the same time the most peculiar and decided characters.

CLASS I. THE ROMAN, or Aquiline Nose, is rather convex, but undulating, as its name aquiline imports. It is usually rugose and coarse; but when otherwise, it approaches the Greek nose, and the character is materially altered.It indicates great decision, considerable Energy, Firmness, Absence of Refinement, and Disregard for the bienséances of life.

CLASS II. THE GREEK, or Straight Nose, is perfectly straight; any deviation from the right line must be strictly noticed. If the deviation tend to convexity, it approaches the Roman Nose, and the character is improved by an accession of energy. on the other hand, when the deviation is towards concavity, it partakes of the "Celestial" and the character is weakened. It should be fine and well-chiselled, but not sharp.It indicates Refinement of character, Love for the fine arts and belles-lettres, Astuteness, Craft, and a preference, for indirect, rather than direct action. Its owner is not without some energy in pursuit of that which is agreeable to his tastes; but, unlike the owner of the Roman Nose, he cannot exert himself in opposition to his tastes. When associated with the Roman Nose, and distended slightly

[p.10] at the end by the Cogitative, it indicates the most useful and intellectual of characters; and is the highest and most beautiful form which the organ can assume (1)

CLASS III. THE COGITATIVE, or Wide-nostrilled Nose, is, as its secondary name imports, wide at the end, thick and broad, not clubbed, but gradually widening from below the bridge. The other noses are seen in profile, but this in full face. It indicates a Cogitative mind, having strong Powers of Thought, and given to close and serious Meditation. Its indications are, of course, much dependent on the form of the Nose in profile, which decides the turn the cogitative power will take.

Of course, it never occurs alone; and is usually associated with Classes I and II, rarely with IV, still more seldom with V and VI.(2) The entire absence of it produces the "sharp" nose, which is not classified, as sharpness is only a negative quality, being the defect of breadth,(3) and, therefore, indicates defect of cogitative power.
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CLASS IV. THE Jewish, or Hawk Nose, is very convex, and preserves its convexity like a bow, throughout the whole length from the eyes to the tip. It is thin and sharp.It indicates considerable Shrewdness in worldly matters; a deep insight into character, and facility of turning that insight to profitable account.

CLASSES V and VI, THE SNUB Nose, and the Turn-up, poeticèCelestial Nose. The form of the former is sufficiently indicated by its name. The latter is distinguished by its presenting a continuous concavity from the eyes to the tip. It is converse in shape to the Jewish nose.

N.B. The Celestial must not be confounded with a Nose which, belonging to one of the other classes in the upper part, terminates in a slight distension of the tip ; for this, so far from prejudicing the character, rather adds to it warmth and activity.

We associate the Snub and the Celestial in nearly the same category, as they both indicate natural weakness, mean, disagreeable disposition, with petty insolence, and divers. other characteristics of conscious weakness, which strongly assimilate them (indeed, a true Celestial Nose is only a Snub turned up); while, their general poverty of distinctive character, makes it almost impossible to distinguish them. Nevertheless there is a difference between their indications; arising, however, rather from difference of intensity than of character. The Celestial is, by virtue of its greater length, decidedly preferable to the Snub; as it has all the above unfortunate propensities in a much less degree, and is not without some share of small shrewdness and fox-like common sense; on which, however, it is apt to presume, ,and is, therefore, a more impudent Nose than the Snub.


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The following subordinate rules are applicable to all kinds of Noses, -and must be attended to before forming a judgment on any Nose.
1. The Power of a Nose depends upon its length in proportion to the profile. A Nose should not be less than one-third of the entire length of the profile, from the root of the hair to the tip of the chin.

2. The character of a Nose is weakened in intensity by forming too great, or too small an angle with the general profile of the face, This angle, if as great as 40o, is not good, anything beyond that is bad; about 30o is best.

3. Attention should be paid to the angle which basal line of the Nose forms with the upper lip. this angle affects intensity, and also temperament. If it is an

obtuse angle, as thus​

the consequent abbreviation

of the Nose (for a long Nose has always more, Power than a short one) weakens the character, but the temperament is cheerful, gay, and lively; if on the other hand the

angle is acute, as thus

the elongation of the

Nose adds much to the intensity of the character indicated by the profile; but the disposition is generally melancholy, and, if a very acute angle, desponding and fond of gloomy thoughts. Fox (the Martyrologist), John Knox,
[p.13] Calvin, George Herbert, Edmund Spenser, and Dante, are illustrations of the melancholy Nose.

 

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[spongebob]

This is weirdly accurate. I am often called melancholic and my nose represents the same as the ones mentioned.
Other facts are pretty accurate too.

 

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I have dorsal hump. Not hooked though

 

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i am cogitative