THE ARTISTIC HAND

 THE ARTISTIC HAND
 
The Conical Hand, according to slight modifications in its formation, betrays three very different tendencies;—
1. Supple, with a small Thumb and a Palm fairly, but not excessively, developed, it has for the object of its endeavors, beauty of form;
2. broad, thick, and short, with a large Thumb, it seeks wealth, greatness and fame (Napoleon’s hand was like this);
3. Large and very firm, it has a strong tendency to fatalism. All three act by inspiration, and are relatively unfitted for the mechanical arts, although less so than the Psychic Hand. The third proceeds by enthusiasm, the second, by cunning, and the first obeys the suggestions of pleasure.