inborn tendency
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From the foregoing paragraph, the logical conclusion would be that there is no instinct or inborn tendency that is primarily and distinctly moral as over against those that are social.
From How to Teach by Strayer, George Drayton
She has all her life been intensely religious, with a strong leaning toward pietism, and illness has still further developed this inborn tendency.
From Norwegian Life by Clough, Ethlyn T.
There is probably no inborn tendency whereby these responses of increased vigor and satisfaction are aroused in connection with any kind of activity.
From How to Teach by Strayer, George Drayton
In no way was Norman's luck superior to most men's more splendidly than in that his inborn tendency to arrogant and extravagant desires was matched by an inborn capacity to get the necessary money.
From The Grain of Dust by Phillips, David Graham
Betty's case furnishes an illustration of an inborn tendency, fostered neither by precept nor example, persistently to attempt the impossible, and to fret and fume when forced to discontinue.
From Why Worry? by Walton, George Lincoln
