Telling us to obey instinct is like telling us to obey 'people.' People say different things: so do instincts. Our instincts are at war.... Each instinct, if you listen to it, will claim to be gratified at the expense of the rest....

Summary

This quote suggests that obeying instincts is similar to obeying people because both can have conflicting opinions or desires. Just like people have different perspectives and opinions, our instincts can also contradict each other. Each instinct will assert its own need for fulfillment, often at the expense of other instincts. This implies that following our instincts can lead to internal conflicts and opposing desires within ourselves.