In structure, Mr. Taft is essentially of the judicial type.  This type is always a defender of property, an upholder of the Constitution, a strong advocate of making the best of things as they are, rather than plunging into violent innovations, the results of which are unknown and may very easily prove to be disastrous.  On the other hand, Mr. Roosevelt is of restless, active, pioneering structure—­the bony, muscular type of man who has always led reform movements and led in fighting for changes he thought would add to the freedom of humanity.

Mr. Taft’s texture is finer than that of Mr. Roosevelt.  He is, therefore, more interested in the refinements, the luxuries, and the delicacies of life than is Mr. Roosevelt.  He is also less vigorous, less virile, and less insistent upon reform and the right of the people to rule.  It is an interesting fact that most of the great friends of the people, most of those who are eager in demanding the rights of the proletariat, are men of medium or coarse texture.

Mr. Taft is soft elastic in consistency of fiber, while Mr. Roosevelt is hard elastic.  This indicates more impressionability or amenability to influence, more desire for finding an easy and pleasant way to accomplish his end on the part of Mr. Taft than on the part of Mr. Roosevelt.

In Mr. Taft the vital element leads—­in Mr. Roosevelt, the motive.  The vital element conduces to putting on of flesh, enjoys the good things of life, loves an easy time, and naturally inclines to make the best of things as they are.  On the other hand, the motive element demands outdoor activity, freedom, liberty of movement, and not only liberty for itself, but liberty for everyone else.

Mr. Roosevelt’s jaw is square and determined, which shows an inclination to push things through regardless of obstacles; to pursue his ends no matter what difficulties stand in the way.  Mr. Taft’s jaw is rather rounded and not so prominent.  This indicates less determination, less perseverance, less persistence in pushing against obstacles and difficulties.

Note the difference in width between Mr. Roosevelt’s and Mr. Taft’s head just above the ears.  Mr. Roosevelt is very wide-headed.  This indicates energy, aggressiveness, impatience, a certain amount of destructive tendency.  It is this which not only makes Mr. Roosevelt an aggressive, eager, fighting, dominating politician and statesman, but also a mighty hunter.

On the other hand, Mr. Taft’s head is medium narrow just above the ears.  This indicates mildness, an inclination to use diplomacy rather than force, and a tendency to take things as they are rather than to push ahead aggressively and make radical changes.

Mr. Roosevelt’s head is high in the crown.  Mr. Taft’s head is low in the crown.  A high crown indicates firmness, decision, love of power, love of authority, a demand to rule, and great ambition.  A low crown, on the other hand, indicates amenability to authority, a willingness to compromise, and a lack of domineering quality.