Accurate Quote by Augusten Burroughs
“And human instinct is ancient and reliable, utterly mysterious and possibly capable of great genius. I believe that refined, fluent instincts are a person's most valuable asset. My own instincts have repeatedly guided me against the grain of logic and probability. When I have trusted and followed their direction, they have never been wrong. I don't know how or why. But I know that every significant experience-positive or negative-sharpens them and makes them more accurate.”
About This Quote
Instincts, though mysterious, become sharper with experience and can guide beyond logic.
In simple terms: Instincts improve with experience and can outdo logic.
Key Takeaway
Trust refined instincts.
Themes
intuition
experience
self-trust
Mood
curious
confident
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- creative work
- life choices
Key Concepts
psychology
personal development
Practical Applications
- Reflect on past instinct successes
- hone awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How have instincts helped you?
- When should you question them?
A Different Perspective
Instincts can be biased; overreliance may ignore data.
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