“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.”
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Xunzi
Xunzi, whose name was Kuang, was a renowned ancient Chinese philosopher during the Warring States period. His thoughts had a profound impact on later generations. Xunzi advocated for the innate evil of human nature and emphasized the importance of education and laws, proposing the concept of 'innate evil' and 'rule of propriety'. more
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