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This reads as advice to treat instinct as something worth training, not just obeying on impulse. It points to the idea that self-trust grows through attention and restraint, and it lands in moments of uncertainty, when a person has facts on one side and a quiet hunch on the other.
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About A.D. Posey
A.D. Posey is an American poet and novelist of the early to mid-twentieth century. His work often explores the American South with lyrical precision, blending realism with a deep sense of place. Known for novels like *The Return of the Soldier* and *The Dog Soldiers*, he crafted stories that resonate with quiet intensity and moral complexity.
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