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.

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.

Instinct is untaught ability.

Instinct is untaught ability.

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.

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

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

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

'Tis thus we heed no instincts but our own,
Believe no evil, till the evil's done.
[Fr., read more

'Tis thus we heed no instincts but our own,
Believe no evil, till the evil's done.
[Fr., Nous n'ecoutons d'instincts que ceux qui sont les notres.
Et ne croyons le mal que quand il est venu.]

A few strong instincts and a few plain rules.

A few strong instincts and a few plain rules.

Trust the instinct to the end, though you can render no reason

Trust the instinct to the end, though you can render no reason