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Xun Zi quotes

Chinese Philosopher

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If the quickness of the mind and the fluency of the tongue are too punctilious and sharp, moderate them in your activity and rest. Xun Zi
Xun Zi quote: "A person is born with a liking for profit."
A person is born with a liking for profit. Xun Zi
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. Xun Zi
Xun Zi quote: "Pride and excess bring disaster for man."
Pride and excess bring disaster for man. Xun Zi
Xun Zi quote: "When you concentrate on agriculture and industry and are..."
When you concentrate on agriculture and industry and are frugal in expenditures, Heaven cannot impoverish your state. Xun Zi
If the gentleman has ability, he is magnanimous, generous, tolerant, and straightforward, through which he opens the way to instruct others. Xun Zi
Xun Zi quote: "Those whose character is mean and vicious will rouse others to..."
Those whose character is mean and vicious will rouse others to animosity against them. Xun Zi
Xun Zi quote: "If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and..."
If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction. Xun Zi

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