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“Men of all social stations live together: they are equal in their desires, yet vary in their methods; they are equal in their passions, yet different in their intelligence; that is their nature-given vitality.”

Quote by Xunzi

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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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