Xun Kuang Quotes

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.

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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.

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

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When people lack teachers, their tendencies are not corrected; when they do not have ritual and moral principles, then their lawlessness is not controlled.

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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.

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

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The person attempting to travel two roads at once will get nowhere.

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