Quote by Henry Fielding

It is not from nature, but from education and habits, that our wants are chiefly derived.

It is not from nature, but from education and habits, that o

Summary

This quote suggests that our desires and needs are not primarily influenced by nature or inherent instincts, but rather by the education we receive and the habits we develop over time. It implies that our wants are shaped by our surroundings, cultural influences, and learned behaviors, rather than being purely instinctual. In other words, our wants and desires are largely a product of socialization and learned patterns of behavior acquired through our upbringing and the society we live in.

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By Henry Fielding

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