Since the nature of people is bad, to become corrected they must be taught by teachers and to be orderly they must acquire ritual and moral principles.
XUNZIIf the gentleman has ability, he is magnanimous, generous, tolerant, and straightforward, through which he opens the way to instruct others.
More Xunzi Quotes
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A person is born with feelings of envy and hate. If he gives way to them, they will lead him to violence and crime, and any sense of loyalty and good faith will be abandoned.
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In antiquity the sage kings recognized that men’s nature is bad and that their tendencies were not being corrected and their lawlessness controlled.
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Human nature is such that people are born with a love of profit If they follow these inclinations, they will struggle and snatch from each other, and inclinations to defer or yield will die.
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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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Human nature is evil, and goodness is caused by intentional activity.
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Human nature is what Heaven supplies.
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The nature of man is evil; what is good in him is artificial.
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The drum is surely the lord of music, is it not?
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Mencius said that human nature is good. I disagree with that.
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Those whose character is mean and vicious will rouse others to animosity against them.
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Sacrifice is a state of mind in which our thoughts turn with longing [toward Heaven, the Ancestors], It is the supreme expression of loyalty, love, and respect.
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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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Human nature refers to what is in people but which they cannot study or work at achieving.
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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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If the blood humor is too strong and robust, calm it with balance and harmony.
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