human nature

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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

It’s human nature to look at the new world with nostalgia for the past.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 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

All of us have been driven nearly mad by our wives and sweethearts, but King Pelles was aware that there is a tough streak in human nature which generally prevents us from being quite driven.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White