Who can say thus far, no further to the tide of his nature?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human nature often drives behavior beyond conscious control or stated boundaries.
- In plain terms
- No one can fully limit their natural instincts.
- What can you take from it?
- Human nature overrides self-imposed limits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What habits are hard to break?
- How much of yourself is truly yours?
Another view
People can overcome instincts with discipline and effort.
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