Characters from Thumbs.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 14 August 1914, Page 2

Characters from Thumbs.

Just as the chin gives qualities to j the face, so the thumb marks the personality of the hand and is an unerring index to a man's natural strength or weakness of character. The man with a long, straight thumb, square at the tip, possesses good mental capacity, and can always be relied upon to carry out successfully any work with which hr may be entrusted. 11 is temperament is even and judicial ; he is a born governor of men, overcomes difficulties, carries himself with dignity, and by his ability to concentrate all his faculties upon the matter in hand, combined with his tenacity of purpose, rapidly becomes a power amongst his fellows. j If the thumbs be long, thick, and ] heavy at the tip, with the joints prominent", a. tyrannical and cruel, nature is indicated, everything being viewed from an intensely selfish standpoint. j A short, straight thumb shows obstinacy arnl driving power. If very thick and heavy at the tip, a brutish, unreasoning disposition will be noticed. i A short thumb,* tapering at the tip, denotes an inconstant, changeable nature, particularly in matters of the affections. A man with a tapering thumb cannot concentrate, and has consequently- little continuity, in addition to being unpunctual and unable to work except in spurts. Such a man takes up many things, but finishes nothing properly and often makes others suffer from his indecision. If the thumb lie close to the hand a cautious, timid, mean nature is indicated. Tf the thumb curve outwards at the tip, adaptability to people and circumstances is shown, accompanied by natural politeness and a tendency to make compliments. The owner is broadminded, a good conversationalist, impulsive, generous, and easygoing. if the curve be very marked and the whole thumb stands away from the hand, extravagance and want of principle in money matters will be found, accompanied by boasting, a desire to "show oil," and vain pride in any abilities or accomplishments which may be possessed. The nature is highly impulsive, erratic, and careless. li' the first joint—that which forms a warm and alYectionate nature is denoted ; but if very full, sensuality lowers the character.