Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.
XUNZIHuman nature refers to what is in people but which they cannot study or work at achieving.
More Xunzi Quotes
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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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Sacrifices are concerned with the feelings of devotion and longing.
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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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When people lack teachers, their tendencies are not corrected; when they do not have ritual and moral principles, then their lawlessness is not controlled.
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The coming of honor or disgrace must be a reflection of one’s inner power.
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Human nature is what Heaven supplies.
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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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If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction.
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The noble person uses things; the lesser man is used by things.
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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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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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When you concentrate on agriculture and industry and are frugal in expenditures, Heaven cannot impoverish your state.
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If you wish to see the thousand years, look at today; if you wish to understand the millionfold, then look at the one or the two.
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Misery is evil; quarreling, a misfortune. There is only one possibility of avoiding both: a clear division of society. [Otherwise] the strong tyrannize the weak, the intelligent frighten the stupid, the inferior resist the superior, and the young mock the old.
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The petty man is eager to make boasts, yet desires that others should believe in him. He enthusiastically engages in deception, yet wants others to have affection for him. He conducts himself like an animal, yet wants others to think well of him.
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