Thus, in saying that a thing is admirable, we start from a
multitude of physical centres whose sense we are to determine. When this
sense is known, understanding the point of departure, we understand
still better that of arrival.
This division, which is not made at random, is reproduced in the
subjoined diagram.
1 represents the vital expression; 2, the intellectual; 3, the moral. We
divide the face into three zones: the genal,[4] buccal, and frontal.
The expression is physical, moral and intellectual.
In the posterior section of the head we have the occipital, parietal
and temporal zones. The life is in the occiput, the soul in the parietal
zone, and the mind holds the temporal region near the forehead as its
inalienable domicile.
[Illustration]
The chest is divided into the thoracic centre for the mind, into the
epigastric for the soul, and into the abdominal for the life.
The arm is divided into three sections: the deltoid, brachial and
carpal.
This division is a rational one. Let us suppose this exclamation: "It is
admirable!" Some say it starting from the shoulder, others from the
chest, others from the abdominal focus. These are three very distinct
modes. There is more intelligence when the movement is from the thoracic
centre. This concerns the honor, the dignity.
When the movement is from the epigastrium, it is moral in a high
degree. For example: "This is beautiful! It is admirable! I know not
why, but this gives me pleasure!"
The movement from the abdomen indicates sensuality, good nature, and
stupidity.
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