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.

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.

You have a wrong sow by the ear.

You have a wrong sow by the ear.

Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your
pearls before swine, lest they trample read more

Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your
pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and
turn again and rend you.

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.

Great thoughts, great feelings, came to them,
Like instincts, unawares.

Great thoughts, great feelings, came to them,
Like instincts, unawares.

Man is primarily governed by passion and instinct.

Man is primarily governed by passion and instinct.

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