Xun Zi
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“In order to properly understand the big picture, everyone should fear becoming mentally clouded and obsessed with one small section of truth.” -Xun Zi
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“The person attempting to travel two roads at once will get nowhere.” -Xun Zi
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“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
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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.” -Xun Zi
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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.” -Xun Zi
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“The coming of honor or disgrace must be a reflection of one’s inner power.” -Xun Zi
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“Human nature refers to what is in people but which they cannot study or work at achieving.” -Xun Zi
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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.” -Xun Zi
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“If knowledge and foresight are too penetrating and deep, unify them with ease and sincerity.” -Xun Zi
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“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
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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.” -Xun Zi
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“In order to properly understand the big picture, everyone should fear becoming mentally clouded and obsessed with one small section of truth.” -Xun Zi
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“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
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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.” -Xun Zi
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