Mencius said that human nature is good. I disagree with that.
XUNZIThe coming of honor or disgrace must be a reflection of one’s inner power.
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Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.
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The rigid cause themselves to be broken; the pliable cause themselves to be bound.
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Human nature is what Heaven supplies.
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If the gentleman has ability, he is magnanimous, generous, tolerant, and straightforward, through which he opens the way to instruct others.
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Those whose character is mean and vicious will rouse others to animosity against them.
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If there is no dull and determined effort, there will be no brilliant achievement.
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If the blood humor is too strong and robust, calm it with balance and harmony.
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They are done merely for ornament. … the common people regard them as supernatural.
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I once tried thinking for an entire day, but I found it less valuable than one moment of study.
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Music is a fantastic peacekeeper of the world, it is integral to harmony, and it is a required fundamental of human emotion.
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There are successful scholars, public-spirited scholars, upright scholars, cautious scholars, and those who are merely petty men.
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One must remember equality, yet also be aware of difference, for if the people are allowed to act as it pleases them without coming up against displeasure, if one gives rein to its desires without setting [any] limit, it becomes confused and can no longer take delight in anything.
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You look upon the seasons with expectation and await them: wy not seize the seasonal opportunities and exploit them?
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If knowledge and foresight are too penetrating and deep, unify them with ease and sincerity.
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If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction.
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