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Xun Zi quotes

Chinese Philosopher

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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. Xun Zi
Xun Zi quote: "Whether the gentleman is capable or not, he is loved all the..."
Whether the gentleman is capable or not, he is loved all the same; conversely the petty man is loathed all the same. Xun Zi
A person is born with desires of the eyes and ears, and a liking for beautiful sights and sounds. If he gives way to them, they will lead him to immorality and lack of restriction, and any ritual principles and propriety will be abandoned. Xun Zi
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. Xun Zi
Therefore, a person should first be changed by a teacher's instructions, and guided by principles of ritual. Only then can he observe the rules of courtesy and humility, obey the conventions and rules of society, and achieve order. Xun Zi
A person is born with feelings of envy and hate. If he gives way to them, they will lead him to violence and crime, and any sense of loyalty and good faith will be abandoned. Xun Zi
Xun Zi quote: "Human nature is evil, and goodness is caused by intentional..."
Human nature is evil, and goodness is caused by intentional activity. Xun Zi
Now 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. Xun Zi
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. Xun Zi
Xun Zi quote: "Mencius said that human nature is good. I disagree with that."
Mencius said that human nature is good. I disagree with that. Xun Zi
Xun Zi quote: "Human nature refers to what is in people but which they cannot..."
Human nature refers to what is in people but which they cannot study or work at achieving. Xun Zi
Thus, that one can find no place to walk through the breadth of the earth is not because the earth is not tranquil but because the danger to every step of the traveler lies generally with words. Xun Zi
Xun Zi quote: "The person attempting to travel two roads at once will get..."
The person attempting to travel two roads at once will get nowhere. Xun Zi
There are successful scholars, public-spirited scholars, upright scholars, cautious scholars, and those who are merely petty men. Xun Zi
In antiquity the sage kings recognized that men's nature is bad and that their tendencies were not being corrected and their lawlessness controlled. Xun Zi

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