Thus, anybody who follows this nature and gives way its states will be led into quarrels and conflicts, and go against the conventions and rules of society, and will end up a criminal.

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

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When you locate good in yourself, approve of it with determination. When you locate evil...

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The rigid cause themselves to be broken; the pliable cause themselves to be bound.

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A person is born with a liking for profit.

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Sacrifices are concerned with the feelings of devotion and longing.

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Mencius said that human nature is good. I disagree with that.

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A person is born with feelings of envy and hate. If he gives way to...

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Human nature is such that people are born with a love of profit If they...

In order to properly understand the big picture, everyone should fear becoming mentally clouded and...

In order to properly understand the big picture, everyone should fear becoming mentally clouded and...

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

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

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If the quickness of the mind and the fluency of the tongue are too punctilious...