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Man is primarily governed by passion and instinct.
Man is primarily governed by passion and instinct.
A few strong instincts and a few plain rules.
A few strong instincts and a few plain rules.
Instinct is untaught ability
Instinct is untaught ability
Metaphysics is the finding of bad reasons for what we believe upon instinct; but to find these reasons is no read more
Metaphysics is the finding of bad reasons for what we believe upon instinct; but to find these reasons is no less an instinct.
Telling us to obey instinct is like telling us to obey "people." People say different things: so do instincts. Our read more
Telling us to obey instinct is like telling us to obey "people." People say different things: so do instincts. Our instincts are at war.... Each instinct, if you listen to it, will claim to be gratified at the expense of the rest....
Instinct is a great matter. I was now a coward on instinct.
Instinct is a great matter. I was now a coward on instinct.
Instinct is untaught ability.
Instinct is untaught ability.
Trust the instinct to the end, though you can render no reason
Trust the instinct to the end, though you can render no reason
The active part of man consists of powerful instincts, some of which are gentle and continuous; others violent and short; read 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.
