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by A. C. Benson    ( comments )

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I believe in instinct, not in reason. When reason is right, nine times out of ten it is impotent, and more

I believe in instinct, not in reason. When reason is right, nine times out of ten it is impotent, and when it prevails, nine times out of ten it is wrong.

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by Francis H. Bradley    ( comments )

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Metaphysics is the finding of bad reasons for what we believe upon instinct; but to find these reasons is no more

Metaphysics is the finding of bad reasons for what we believe upon instinct; but to find these reasons is no less an instinct.

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by Francis W. Newman    ( comments )

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The active part of man consists of powerful instincts, some of which are gentle and continuous; others violent and short; more

The active part of man consists of powerful instincts, some of which are gentle and continuous; others violent and short; some baser, some nobler, and all necessary.

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by Katherine F. Gerould    ( comments )

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Simplicity is an acquired taste. Mankind, left free, instinctively complicates life.

Simplicity is an acquired taste. Mankind, left free, instinctively complicates life.

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by William Wordsworth    ( comments )

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A few strong instincts and a few plain rules.

A few strong instincts and a few plain rules.

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by William Cowper    ( comments )

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Reasoning at every step he treads, Man yet mistakes his way, Whilst meaner things, whom instinct leads, Are rarely known more

Reasoning at every step he treads, Man yet mistakes his way, Whilst meaner things, whom instinct leads, Are rarely known to stray.

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by Rita Mae Brown    ( comments )

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Creativity comes from trust. Trust your instincts. And never hope more than you work.

Creativity comes from trust. Trust your instincts. And never hope more than you work.

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by Van Hartmann    ( comments )

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Instinct is action taken in pursuance of a purpose, but without conscious perception of what the purpose is.

Instinct is action taken in pursuance of a purpose, but without conscious perception of what the purpose is.

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by Charles Darwin    ( comments )

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The very essence of instinct is that it's followed independently of reason.

The very essence of instinct is that it's followed independently of reason.

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by Alexander Pope    ( comments )

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But honest instinct comes a volunteer; Sure never to o'er-shoot, but just to hit, While still too wide or short more

But honest instinct comes a volunteer; Sure never to o'er-shoot, but just to hit, While still too wide or short in human wit.

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