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those with very large noses generally are quick to judge, often pleasing only themselves while ridiculing others. However, we believe that indeed having a very large nose is better than having a very small one. Those with very small noses are often indecisive in their counsel, submissive of spirit, and frequently somewhat hook-like in their hands. A stiff straight nose often indicates a loose tongue and a tendency to speak grandly. People with dwarf-like or crooked noses are generally stubborn of mind. Those with thick noses are mostly cautious people. However, those very thick and broad like oxen are sluggish and sometimes a little lethargic. Raven-like noses, or those that curve from the beginning, indicate someone somewhat haughty: A person with an eagle-like nose is judged to be proud. Such a nose was once a great honor among the Persians, as Xenophon and Plutarch recount of Cyrus. Amongst those peoples, none were elevated to royal dignity except those endowed with such an eagle nose. Artaxerxes was even depicted with it on a coin. Among the Roman Caesars, who carried the Eagle as a Royal Bird and as their own emblem, many had prominent noses. Hence, such noses, Caesar's Noses, were called in conversation. A nose that is outwardly arched, then curves downwards like a Rooster, indicates someone somewhat lascivious. Therefore the Ancients depicted lecherous Satyrs with such noses. People whose noses are broad at the top and taper below often jest and talk much beside the point.

Translation Notes

- "Dietagtig" is translated as "haughty" to convey the sense of arrogance, though it may not directly translate to this exact term. - "Hoerigagtig" is translated as "lascivious," suggesting a slightly decadent character, although the term's usage may vary in historical context.