CHAPTER XVIII

 THE GREAT TRIANGLE AND THE QUADRANGLE

 

The Great Triangle is formed by the lines of Head, Life, and Health (Plate XXV.). The larger this triangle is, the better will be the health, for the reason that the Line of Health will be further removed from the Life Line. The views of life will also be broader and the field of action as it were less limited.

 

When the upper angle (made by the Head and Life Lines) is acute, the subject will be more nervous, timid, and sensitive.

 

THE QUADRANGLE

 

The Quadrangle, as its name implies, is that space lying between the Lines of Head and Heart. (Plate XXV.)

 

To be well marked, it should be even in shape and not narrow at either end.

 

When marked in this way it denotes balance of judgment¹, level-headedness in all things, and is a most excellent sign to have.

 

It represents man's disposition² or mental attitude towards his fellow men. When extremely narrow it indicates narrowness of views and bigotry³ in regard to religion.[Pg 111]

 

When excessively wide, it denotes a lack of judgment in all things and too much looseness of views for one's good.

 

 

Plate XXV. THE GREAT TRIANGLE AND THE QUADRANGLE. Plate XXV. THE GREAT TRIANGLE AND THE QUADRANGLE.

1 judgment   

n.审判；判断力，识别力，看法，意见

参考例句：

• The chairman flatters himself on his judgment of people.主席自认为他审视人比别人高明。
• He's a man of excellent judgment.他眼力过人。

2 disposition   

n.性情，性格；意向，倾向；排列，部署

参考例句：

• He has made a good disposition of his property.他已对财产作了妥善处理。
• He has a cheerful disposition.他性情开朗。

3 bigotry   

n.偏见，偏执，持偏见的行为[态度]等

参考例句：

• She tried to dissociate herself from the bigotry in her past.她力图使自己摆脱她以前的偏见。
• At least we can proceed in this matter without bigotry.目前这件事咱们至少可以毫无偏见地进行下去。