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Mencius said that human nature is good. I disagree with that. - Xun Zi

If the blood humor is too strong and robust, calm it with balance and harmony. - Xun Zi

Human nature refers to what is in people but which they cannot study or work at achieving. - Xun Zi

If knowledge and foresight are too penetrating and deep, unify them with ease and sincerity. - Xun Zi

Music is a fantastic peacekeeper of the world, it is integral to harmony, and it is a required fundamental of human emotion. - Xun Zi

I once tried thinking for an entire day, but I found it less valuable than one moment of study. - Xun Zi

A person is born with a liking for profit. - Xun Zi

Human nature is what Heaven supplies. - Xun Zi

Human nature is evil, and goodness is caused by intentional activity. - Xun Zi

If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction. - Xun Zi

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