A Quote by Julian Barnes

I have an instinct for survival, for self-preservation.

Julian Barnes

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Instinct Preservation Self Self-Preservation Survival

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Julian Barnes
English - Writer
Born: January 19, 1946

Physiologists should think before putting down the instinct of self-preservation as the cardinal instinct of an organic being. A living thing seeks above all to discharge its strength--life itself is will to power; self-preservation is only one of the indirect and most frequent results.

Friedrich Nietzsche

The human instinct for self-preservation is strong. I know, because mine pulls at me, too, like the needle on a compass. And everybody - I've been reading some philosophy - everybody seems to agree that the instinct and responsibility of all humans is to take care of themselves first. You have the right to self-defense. You have the right to survive, if you can.

Nancy Werlin

Don't you dare underestimate the power of your own instinct. Instinct is a lifesaver for sharks and entrepreneurs alike. Most people can recall times they ignored their gut only to regret it later. Learning to actually listen to your instinct is a great form of self-preservation. It's both incredibly easy and tough at the same time, but worth the effort to master.

Barbara Corcoran

Politicians have an acutely honed instinct for self-preservation.

Steve Schmidt

Banks have a strong self-preservation instinct and are quick to adapt to new regulations.

Herve Falciani

Self-preservation shouldn't be the first instinct in politics. It should be doing the right thing for the country.

Seth Moulton

He was gifted with the sly, sharp instinct for self-preservation that passes for wisdom among the rich.

Evelyn Waugh

The goal of the martial arts is not for the destruction of an opponent, but rather for self-growth and self-perfection. The practice of a martial art should be a practice of love - for the preservation of life, for the preservation of body, and for the preservation of family and friends.

Dan Inosanto

Human institutions depend for their existence and stability on the impulse of self-preservation and its close associate, - the fear instinct.

Boris Sidis

I have to say, music was always my self preservation survival technique. This sort of sacred space in my life and in my mind.

Jon Gordon

With the exception of the instinct of self-preservation, the propensity for emulation is probably the strongest and most alert and persistent of the economic motives proper.

Thorstein Veblen

Hunger, love, pain, fear are some of those inner forces which rule the individual's instinct for self preservation.

Albert Einstein

His (the theologian) basic instinct of self preservation forbids him to respect reality at any point or even to let it get a word in.

Friedrich Nietzsche

No one could have called Mr. Standen quick-witted, but the possession of three sisters had considerably sharpened his instinct of self-preservation.

Georgette Heyer

Generosity is revolutionary, counter-instinctual. Our survival instinct is to care only for ourselves and our loved ones. But we can transform our relationship to that survival instinct by constantly asking ourselves, ‘How can I use my life’s energy to benefit all living beings?