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Men of all social stations live together: they are equal in their desires, yet vary in their methods; they are equal in their passions, yet different in their intelligence; that is their nature-given vitality.

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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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The coming of honor or disgrace must be a reflection of one’s inner power.
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Human nature is evil, and goodness is caused by intentional activity.
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I 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.
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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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The rigid cause themselves to be broken; the pliable cause themselves to be bound.
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If what the heart approves conforms to proper patterns, then even if one’s desires are many, what harm would they be to good order?
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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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Man’s nature is evil; goodness is the result of conscious activity.
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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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There are successful scholars, public-spirited scholars, upright scholars, cautious scholars, and those who are merely petty men.
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Those whose character is mean and vicious will rouse others to animosity against them.
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If the blood humor is too strong and robust, calm it with balance and harmony.
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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.
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They are done merely for ornament. … the common people regard them as supernatural.
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Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.
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