Heed Quote by Jean de La Fontaine
“We heed no instincts but our own.”
About This Quote
Source Fable: The Fox and the Crow, 1668
People often follow their own instincts rather than natural ones, highlighting self‑reliance.
In simple terms: Trust your own instincts.
Key Takeaway
Listen to inner guidance.
Themes
self‑reliance
intuition
individualism
confidence
decision‑making
Mood
thoughtful
confident
curious
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- career choices
- creative decisions
- ethical dilemmas
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Instinct vs. learned behavior
personal autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you trusted your gut over advice?
- How do you differentiate instinct from fear?
A Different Perspective
May ignore valuable external advice.
![“Tis thus we heed no instincts but our own, Believe no evil, till the evil's done. [Fr., Nous n'ecoutons d'instincts que ceux qui sont les notres. Et ne croyons le mal que quand il est venu.]” quote by Jean de La Fontaine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/544/jean-de-la-fontaine-2320_believe_tis-thus-we-heed-no-instincts-but-our-ow_1528977.jpg)
![“No flowery road leads to glory. [Fr., Aucun chemin de fleurs ne conduit a la gloire.]” quote by Jean de La Fontaine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/767/jean-de-la-fontaine-2320_glory_no-flowery-road-leads-to-glory-fr-aucun_55067.jpg)
