THE THUMB

THE THUMB
 
 IV. The First Phalanx.
 A.  Size
Very long—Despotism. Ungovernable temper,
Long—Strong, healthy will power.
Short—Want of self control.
Very short—Weakness of will power, also often silly obstinacy; carelessness. Chronic discouragement.
It is well to keep in mind that will power is at its best only when we govern ourselves as well as we influence others.B. Shape.
Conical—If long—Artistic gifts. 
If Short—Lazy imaginings; inconstancy.
Square—if long—Will power tempered by love of fair-play. If short— Impartiality that lacks resolution to decide.
Spatulate— if long— the will here is that of a commander in the field. If short—It will leave the chief of an expedition in the lurch for lack of quick determination at the right time.
Broad—Obstinacy.
 If short— Fretfulness.
Flat—Insignificant, nervous personality.
 ”Clubbed” (broad, thick and rounded)—the  murderer’s Characteristic phalanx.
Thick—Violent, often lascivious disposition.
Slender—refined in action. If long—it will have recourse to most courteous means to succeed in what he resolves to do, “the iron hand in the velvet glove.”