Human nature refers to what is in people but which they cannot study or work at achieving.
XUNZIMusic is a fantastic peacekeeper of the world, it is integral to harmony, and it is a required fundamental of human emotion.
More Xunzi Quotes
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They are done merely for ornament. … the common people regard them as supernatural.
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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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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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If knowledge and foresight are too penetrating and deep, unify them with ease and sincerity.
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Human nature is evil, and goodness is caused by intentional activity.
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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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The rigid cause themselves to be broken; the pliable cause themselves to be bound.
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The coming of honor or disgrace must be a reflection of one’s inner power.
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Not having heard something is not as good as having heard it; having heard it is not as good as having seen it; having seen it is not as good as knowing it; knowing it is not as good as putting it into practice.
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The drum is surely the lord of music, is it not?
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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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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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Sacrifices are concerned with the feelings of devotion and longing.
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The noble person uses things; the lesser man is used by things.
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Those whose character is mean and vicious will rouse others to animosity against them.
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