While the herd instinct plays a role in human society, it is not enough to explain the intricate social organization present today; rather, it is influenced by acquired sociability driven by food hunger, sex love, vanity, and fear, particularly ghost fear. [1]
Inner spiritual progress is influenced by physical health, temperament, and social environment, but innate drives towards growth and self-realization function unless inhibited. [2] Man's technique of accumulating wealth may vary, but his disposition towards social distinction remains constant. [3]
Reduced land yield or increased population brings out the worst traits of human nature, while improving land yield and reducing population fosters the better side of human nature. [4] The training of intellect was ultimately annulled by the tendencies of instinct. [5]