Instinct

Instinct

Instinct or innate behavior is the inherent inclination of a living organism toward a particular behavior.

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Famous quotes containing the word instinct:

    There are many definite methods, honest and dishonest, which make people rich; the only “instinct” I know of which does it is that instinct which theological Christianity crudely describes as “the sin of avarice.”
    Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874–1936)

    If you are a new mother or about to become one, has anyone told you that much parenting is a learned behavior, not—as we have been led to believe—all instinct and motherwit.
    Sally Placksin (20th century)

    ... instinct is the direct connection with truth.
    Laurette Taylor (1887–1946)