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Putting graphology to the test: An analysis of four well known people
Bill Clinton, President of the USA
This analysis is based on a small sample of handwriting, which is likely to be a hurried note, taken from a newspaper. There are difficulties in this kind of analysis as the actual size of the writing and the pressure are not known.
The writing is somewhat illegible. According to the newspaper the note reads: "Yes, pursue all 3 and promptly. And get other names at 100,000 or more, 50,000 or more - cc: H Ickes, I. Panetta, B. Webster. Ready to start overnights right away. Give me the top 10 list back, along w/ the 100, 50,000"
There are indications in the writing, such as the left slant, that difficulties and pain as a child have created a person who is self protective and is unconsciously driven by inner security needs. The close word spacing and rounded forms indicate that he needs people and craves security and closeness to hide an inner emptiness, while the left slant and variable letter spacing indicate that he finds it very difficult to reveal much of himself and is likely find close relationships difficult. He is a mix of social ease and personal caution, which enables him to relate to other people and put them at ease while revealing little of himself.
Outwardly he shows little sign of the emotions which he might be feeling inside, and he is likely to be out of touch with deeper emotions which have been repressed. Writing movements such as closed ovals and illegibility show a degree of secretiveness which is likely to be linked to self interest.
The varied forms of connection indicate that he is a many sided personality, some of which are in conflict. He is likely to have a good understanding of other people, and of complex issues relating to culture and history. The connectedness of the writing and the garland form of connection indicates that he is quick thinking and logical, easily able to connect ideas and draw conclusions from them. He is also able to communicate his ideas. The originality of letter shapes indicate a degree of original thinking and creative problem solving ability. He is more likely to rely on rational logic and the information from his senses than on any internal intuitive sense.
The chief indicator of energy is the pressure of handwriting and this is not known, however the long lower zone of letters such as g and y indicate that he is a man with considerable energy. The length and fullness here indicate strong materialistic and sexual drives which are likely to be linked to his need for security. This, together with energy and goal directedness, has provided the ambition which has motivated his career in politics. The short upper zones of letters like l and b and the larger middle zone letters show that he is practical and pragmatic in approach, firmly grounded in everyday concerns, rather than in intellectual or ethical issues.
Source: http://www.britishgraphology.org
Tony Blair, Prime Minister
Mr Blair responds to the stimulus and impetus of the moment. His ability to think quickly, with the capacity for improvisation and great mental activity are all useful features as a potential Prime Minister. The wish to enjoy what he does and to avoid unnecessary hassle inclines him to aim to please others and to weigh options wisely. Aggression is not what he seeks, even though he can summon it when necessary: he prefers negotiation.
There are some indications of a slightly unpredictable social attitude. His writing reveals signs of obstinacy in communication, but positively he is also adaptable and can think on his feet. He can stand his ground when necessary, and is nobody's pushover, but at the same time is willing to consider alternatives that will do just as well rather than needing to prove a point. He likes freedom and challenge; he says he wants a better life for people in this country, and I believe he was sincere when he said it.
A mixture of comment and diplomacy, he is at his best on a 'one to one' basis, with the ability to view a group as a single entity so that he is better able to relate comfortably. He likes to keep his options open, in order to avoid 'back-tracking' later, which may occasionally appear to be procrastination, but is more likely for the sake of expediency.
He is genuine enough, but also hates to be tied down by rigid rules, so will look to the most effective action or statement to suit the occasion. He is a lawyer and will know how to manipulate to get what he wants. He will also want to make the most of opportunities in terms of relevant use of resources. His tendency to put things off, hoping he may have more information later, can occasionally lead him into problems. He may be forced into some 'off-the-cuff' statement from his (not fully current) general-knowledge, before he is ready. He will try to stall and move quickly on, hoping to distract people with something new, and avoid making an issue of something which he didn't get quite right. If he succeeds, he will be praised for being adaptable, but if he doesn't he will hope to have enough experts on hand to get him out of the mess.
Tony Blair wants things right, but is not obsessive. He has many attributes that would make him effective as a Prime Minister and will be able to use them fluently and spontaneously.
Source: http://www.britishgraphology.org
Frank Sinatra, American singer and actor
The most striking quality in Frank Sinatra’s handwriting is the deep emotional content and intensity of feeling that permeates every letter and indeed the whole page of his writing. Not only did his emotions play an important role in his life; they were a force that drove him. Nevertheless, despite the intensity of his emotions he appears to have been strangely unable to give complete expression to his feelings within his relationships.
Numerous signs of repression throughout the writing show how he tried to suppress some of his feelings. (There are restrictions, left-tending strokes, redrawn strokes and many angles). Somehow, perversely, he only managed to show the opposite of what he intended. Indeed, in all its volatility, it is a somewhat tortured writing that attests to the constant battle raging within him. Fortunately for the world, however, he was able to give expression to the depth of his feelings through his singing and it was this genuine display of emotionality combined with his superb musicality that was the wellspring of his genius.
Strong pressure, some well-developed lower extensions especially in the p’s, a certain pastosity and some notable forward drive all point towards strong physicality – and indeed, he was a man of action.
But there is also a strong restless quality in the handwriting and he was constantly forced to contend with the conflict within his personality. Conflict did not only surface within his relationships but it was actually built into his very fibre so that it was his constant, often unwelcome companion. He was often drawn to people but at the same time he resented them and tried to build a defensive wall against them. He seethed with numerous strong resentments that were so well–entrenched in his personality that they seemed to bubble up from deep within his psyche and probably had their first origins way back in his childhood.
His independence and ability to stand alone are evident in the completely unpretentious quality of the writing, the clear spacing between the lines, repeated upright letters and some shortened d-strokes. He badly wanted to be loved (although he allowed few people to get close to him) and there is much evidence of love and warmth in his writing. Note the right slant, the full warm strokes, and the almost soft, rounded shapes in the very word, "love" towards the end of his letter.
Source: http://www.graphicinsight.co.za
Joseph Stalin, Prime Minister of USSR
Stalin was not a nice man! Take one look at his handwriting below and you will be able to see for yourself! Although the sample is written in Russian, the meaning of the graphic expression is quite clear.
There is a rough coarseness about the handwriting. And you don't need to know a word of Russian in order to recognize his tempestuous nature. Immediately we are alerted to his explosive temper.
The heavy dark pressure of the strokes, the emphatic and excessive use of underlining in several words, the many aggressive angular formations of the lower zone and other places, as well as noticeable variations of pressure all attest to his obsessive temperament and desire to dominate and coerce.
He is not just controlling - in his drive for power he is also forceful and tyrannical. He is moody and temperamental and without feeling for others.
Source: http://www.graphicinsight.co.za
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