Instincts

While the herd instinct plays a role in human society, it is not enough to explain the intricate social organization present today; rather, it is influenced by acquired sociability driven by food hunger, sex love, vanity, and fear, particularly ghost fear. 68:2.4

Inner spiritual progress is influenced by physical health, temperament, and social environment, but innate drives towards growth and self-realization function unless inhibited. 100:1.6

Man's technique of accumulating wealth may vary, but his disposition towards social distinction remains constant. 69:5.13 84:5.13

Reduced land yield or increased population brings out the worst traits of human nature, while improving land yield and reducing population fosters the better side of human nature. 68:6.4

The training of intellect was ultimately annulled by the tendencies of instinct. 111:7.5

See also

• flesh
• sex:urge

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