William Wordsworth Quotes

A few strong instincts and a few plain rules suffice us

I never think about a shoot before I do it. Because there's no formula for people. What I try to do is to strip everything away rather than go in with preconceived notions. If I do that, I might miss a gem or a jewel that the person is offering me.

When I'm hungry, I eat. When I'm thirsty, I drink. When I feel like saying something, I say it.

Life is like music, it must be composed by ear, feeling and instinct, not by rule. Nevertheless one had better know the rules, for they sometimes guide in doubtful cases, though not often.

If a man is offered a fact which goes against his instincts, he will scrutinize it closely, and unless the evidence is overwhelming, he will refuse to believe it. If, on the other hand, he is offered something which affords a reason for acting in accordance with his instincts, he will accept it even on the slenderest evidence. The origin of myths is explained in this way.

Ever since I managed with guaranteed contracts and all the media, you know, you can get distracted by fame and fortune. Your values can get distorted. And the way you break through is, you just keep it personal and keep it simple and basic.

I believe in the simple things in life; everything derives from the beginning. You take things very simplistically and try to be the best person you can be.

I'm not a big thinker. The less thinking the better.

Human Nature Baby, grab it and growl.

When there's no turning back, your instincts will lead you forward.

Less rules, more intuition.

The active part of man consists of powerful instincts.

I rely a great deal on animal instincts.

I don't have principles. I have nerves.

I will follow my instincts, be myself for good or ill, and see what will be the upshot.

Simplicity and order are, if not the principal, then certainly the most important guidelines for human beings in general.

I don't really have a system or set of principles. It's kind of common sense mixed up with instinct.

People tend to complicate their own lives, as if living weren't already complicated enough.

If you think what you see on TV is prejudiced, it is. Follow your instincts.

It is not worth the while to live by rich cookery.

To know you have enough is to be rich.

It is only by following your deepest instinct that you can lead a rich life.

One thing that remains consistent throughout anything I do in life really is remaining true to myself and trusting my gut instincts.

I have a deep-seated distrust and even contempt for people who are driven by ambition to conquer the world … those who cannot control themselves and produce vast amounts of crap that no one cares about. I find it unattractive. I like the Zen artists: they’d do some work, and then they’d stop for a while.

Practically speaking, a life that is vowed to simplicity, appropriate boldness, good humor, gratitude, unstinting work and play, and lots of walking, brings us close to the actually existing world and its wholeness.