Quote by William Osler

The natural man has only two primal passions, to get and to beget.

The natural man has only two primal passions, to get and to

Summary

This quote suggests that human beings have two fundamental innate urges: the desire to acquire possessions and the inclination to procreate. It implies that these primal passions drive much of our behavior, highlighting the basic instincts that govern our actions. The quote identifies these fundamental drives as being inherent in the "natural man," implying that they are deeply rooted within human nature and serve as primary motivations for many aspects of human life.

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Instinct

By William Osler

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