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.

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.

That's metaphysics, my dear fellow. It's forbidden me by my doctor, my stomach won't take it.

That's metaphysics, my dear fellow. It's forbidden me by my doctor, my stomach won't take it.

She had a womanly instinct that clothes possess an influence more powerful over many than the worth of character or read more

She had a womanly instinct that clothes possess an influence more powerful over many than the worth of character or the magic of manners.

Man is primarily governed by passion and instinct.

Man is primarily governed by passion and instinct.

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

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

How do geese know when to fly to the sun? Who tells them the seasons? How do we, humans know read more

How do geese know when to fly to the sun? Who tells them the seasons? How do we, humans know when it is time to move on? As with the migrant birds, so surely with us, there is a voice within if only we would listen to it, that tells us certainly when to go forth into the unknown.

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.

There is no instinct like that of the heart.

There is no instinct like that of the heart.