human nature

Example Sentences

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"I think the fixation on the toilet is kind of human nature," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

But this candid and absorbing memoir is also a stark reminder of the corruptions of power, the uncertainties of revolution and the frequent viciousness of human nature.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

But accepting that “where they are” is a degraded information ecosystem designed to reward the worst impulses in human nature means admitting that there is no possibility of rebuilding something more substantive.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

It’s human nature to want to chase the stocks up the most and sell after large pullbacks, but letting emotions drive decisions is a recipe for underperformance.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

It is human nature to shrug off what may seem to us a vague threat of future disaster.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson