The very essence of instinct is that it's followed independently of reason.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Instinct is the nose of the mind.
Metaphysics is the finding of bad reasons for what we believe upon instinct; but to find these reasons is no less an instinct.
What is now reason was formerly impulse or instinct.
We are in a far better position to observe instincts in animals or in primitives than in ourselves. This is due to the fact that we have grown accustomed to scrutinizing our own actions and to seeking rational explanations for them.
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.
I don't know if you can articulate an instinct.
Action is no less necessary than thought to the instinctive tendencies of the human frame.
Instinct is intelligence incapable of self-consciousness.
You can only go by the instinct that you have.
Reason is the servant of instinct.