inborn tendency

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These are emotions common to all members of the human race, and their expression is an inborn tendency.

From The Science of Human Nature A Psychology for Beginners by Pyle, William Henry

In fact, Professor Cook has recently suggested that the inborn tendency to variation is sufficient in itself to account for evolution, this tendency being either repressed or stimulated as external conditions are stable or variable.

From Animals of the Past by Lucas, Frederic A.

But he suffered--had always suffered--from the jealous reserve which underlay her charm, her inborn tendency to secretiveness and intrigue.

From Lady Rose's Daughter by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

But it suffered from an inborn tendency to exuberance which the long 464 practice of oratory had confirmed.

From Studies in Contemporary Biography by Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount

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