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    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....

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As the traveler who has lost his way, throws his reins on his horse's neck, and trusts to the instinct read more

As the traveler who has lost his way, throws his reins on his horse's neck, and trusts to the instinct of the animal to find his road, so must we do with the divine animal who carries us through this world

by Ralph Waldo Emerson Found in: Instinct Quotes,
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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.

by Charles Darwin Found in: Instinct Quotes,
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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.

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The ideal condition would be, I admit, that men should be right by instinct; but since we are all likely read more

The ideal condition would be, I admit, that men should be right by instinct; but since we are all likely to go astray, The reasonable thing is to learn from those who can teach

by Sophocles Found in: Instinct Quotes,
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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.

by Rita Mae Brown Found in: Instinct Quotes,
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I believe in instinct, not in reason. When reason is right, nine times out of ten it is impotent, and read 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.

by A. C. Benson Found in: Instinct Quotes,
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Instinct is untaught ability.

Instinct is untaught ability.

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Instinct and reason how can we divide?
'Tis the fool's ignorance, and the pedant's pride.

Instinct and reason how can we divide?
'Tis the fool's ignorance, and the pedant's pride.

by Matthew Prior Found in: Instinct Quotes,
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Good instincts usually tell you what to do long before your head has figured it out.

Good instincts usually tell you what to do long before your head has figured it out.

by Michael Burke Found in: Instinct Quotes,
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