Then he knew that instinct had directed him.

Since humans have no instincts to direct their actions, their behaviour must be based on guidelines which are learned.

He had no idea why his instincts had directed him to say that, but he was willing to trust them for a while longer.

The fundamental facts of human society exist because human instinct directs them, in exact parallel to the basic design of the social lives of ants and bees.

The instinct of their age-group directed them as specifically as successive generations of social insects are directed.

She began to run, and some instinct directed her towards the cliff edge before she consciously remembered the queen's ledge.

What instinct had directed this torturedcl creature in linen grave wrappings to seek a hiding place in those snow-covered tombs?

The natural instincts and interests of the children were directed rather than suppressed, while school uniform was designed to be practical and not restrictive.