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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.
Man is primarily governed by passion and instinct.
Man is primarily governed by passion and instinct.
A good man, through obscurest aspirations
Has still an instinct of the one true way.
[Ger., Ein read more
A good man, through obscurest aspirations
Has still an instinct of the one true way.
[Ger., Ein guter Mensch, in seinem dunkeln Drange,
Ist sich des rechten Weges sohl bewusst.]
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
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.
A few strong instincts and a few plain rules.
A few strong instincts and a few plain rules.
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.
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.
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.
