The text discusses how human passions are expressed through gestures of the head and facial expressions, which often work together. These expressions are sometimes accompanied by movements of the arms and hands, originating from emotions like love and hatred. Additionally, the text explains that the condition and stance of the person, whether man or woman, old or young, must be considered in expressing emotions.
The Depictions of Humanity, etc.
We call these given expressions Passions; these are often expressed by silent gestures of the Head, and facial expressions: these two often faithfully accompany and complement each other in most cases; and in many instances are completed and made clearer by the subtle motions of Arms and Hands; these Actions appear to originate from the Passions. One often also sees these manifested in slight nuances of Nature and Disposition, and continuous efforts, marked in the features. In most emotional journeys, three main things come together: the Object, the movement of the Mind, and the impact thereabouts. These influences generally depend on two matters, namely Love and Hatred; and depending on their strength or subtlety, they influence a larger or smaller Action concerning the Objects: these should be posed eternally; Also, the condition of the Person, whether Man, Woman, Old, Young, Strong, Weak, Sick, Healthy, and others should be considered.
Through the movement of the Head, without notice of other Members, we confess many conditions of the inner being. Thus, a head that hangs slightly bowed indicates a humble, meek, and depressed spirit: Similarly, the proud Pharisees did not wish to be caught by the Observation, though they were not; they knew to use these features very delicately as befitting their nature: Which Expression of the Saviour was determined from upon their faces, which greatly displeased them.
When the Head is held stiffly upright on the Neck, it indicates a proud and lofty mi-