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The active part of man consists of powerful instincts, some of whi

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. – Francis W. Newman

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A few strong instincts and a few plain rules suffice us. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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