Human nature refers to what is in people but which they cannot study or work at achieving.
XUNZIHuman nature refers to what is in people but which they cannot study or work at achieving.
XUNZIMencius said that human nature is good. I disagree with that.
XUNZINow it is human nature to want to eat to ones fill when hungry, to want to warm up when cold, to want to rest when tired. These all are a part of people’s emotional nature.
XUNZIYou look upon the seasons with expectation and await them: wy not seize the seasonal opportunities and exploit them?
XUNZIIf the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction.
XUNZIHuman nature is evil, and goodness is caused by intentional activity.
XUNZIThe noble person uses things; the lesser man is used by things.
XUNZII once tried thinking for an entire day, but I found it less valuable than one moment of study.
XUNZIIf the quickness of the mind and the fluency of the tongue are too punctilious and sharp, moderate them in your activity and rest.
XUNZIIf the blood humor is too strong and robust, calm it with balance and harmony.
XUNZIMusic is a fantastic peacekeeper of the world, it is integral to harmony, and it is a required fundamental of human emotion.
XUNZII once tried standing up on my toes to see far out in the distance, but I found that I could see much farther by climbing to a high place.
XUNZIThe rigid cause themselves to be broken; the pliable cause themselves to be bound.
XUNZIThus, 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.
XUNZIThe coming of honor or disgrace must be a reflection of one’s inner power.
XUNZIHuman nature is what Heaven supplies.
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