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Famous Xunzi Quotes
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
“They are done merely for ornament. ... the common people regard them as supernatural.”
“The noble person uses things; the lesser man is used by things.”
“Man's nature is evil; goodness is the result of conscious activity.”
“I once tried thinking for an entire day, but I found it less valuable than one moment of study.”
“The person attempting to travel two roads at once will get nowhere.”
“Human nature is evil, and goodness is caused by intentional activity.”
“If there is no dull and determined effort, there will be no brilliant achievement.”
“The rigid cause themselves to be broken; the pliable cause themselves to be bound.”
“If knowledge and foresight are too penetrating and deep, unify them with ease and sincerity.”
“Human nature refers to what is in people but which they cannot study or work at achieving.”
“If the blood humor is too strong and robust, calm it with balance and harmony.”
“Those whose character is mean and vicious will rouse others to animosity against them.”
“Mencius said that human nature is good. I disagree with that.”
“The coming of honor or disgrace must be a reflection of one's inner power.”
“The nature of man is evil; what is good in him is artificial.”
“Sacrifices are concerned with the feelings of devotion and longing.”
“Pride and excess bring disaster for man.”