Quarreling over food and drink, having neither scruples nor shame, not knowing right from wrong, not trying to avoid death or injury, not fearful of greater strength or of greater numbers, greedily aware only of food and drink – such is the bravery of the dog and boar.
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They are done merely for ornament. … the common people regard them as supernatural.
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The noble person uses things; the lesser man is used by things.
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Whether the gentleman is capable or not, he is loved all the same; conversely the petty man is loathed all the same.
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Thus, anybody who follows this nature and gives way its states will be led into quarrels and conflicts, and go against the conventions and rules of society, and will end up a criminal.
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