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.
XUNZIThose whose character is mean and vicious will rouse others to animosity against them.
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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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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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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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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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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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Those whose character is mean and vicious will rouse others to animosity against them.
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The nature of man is evil; what is good in him is artificial.
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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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Man’s nature is evil; goodness is the result of conscious activity.
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If knowledge and foresight are too penetrating and deep, unify them with ease and sincerity.
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The rigid cause themselves to be broken; the pliable cause themselves to be bound.
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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 gentleman has ability, he is magnanimous, generous, tolerant, and straightforward, through which he opens the way to instruct others.
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The coming of honor or disgrace must be a reflection of one’s inner power.
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If the blood humor is too strong and robust, calm it with balance and harmony.
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