Thomas Curtis Clarke

“ Other things being equal, the size of the brain determines the strength of the mind; though if the temperament be active, the same volume of brain will produce proportionally greater mental energy. The size of each organ measures the power of the faculty which is exercised by means of it. Each organ desires its own active gratification in proportion to its development; the larger organs controlling the smaller. ”

“ Memory, is merely a degree of activity of the knowing and reflecting organs, each organ enabling the mind to recall the impressions which it served at first to receive.
Judgment is the decision of 34 & 35 upon feelings and ideas furnished by the other faculties.
The faculties, in themselves, are mere instincts; the moral sentiments and intellect being higher than the animal propensities. Every faculty is good in itself, but all are liable to abuse: their operations are right only when they act in harmony with each other, enlightened intellect and moral sentiment holding the supremacy. ”

“ Individuality–observes Existences, Simple Facts. 23. Form, observe Configuration and the Shape of Bodies generally. 24. Size–gives the Idea of Space, Distance, Dimension. 25. Weight–perceives Momentum, Resistance, Equilibrium. ”