If the blood humor is too strong and robust, calm it with balance and… — Quoted

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“If the blood humor is too strong and robust, calm it with balance and harmony.”

Xun Zi · Humor

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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.

Fear

Xun Zi

Music is a fantastic peacekeeper of the world, it is integral to harmony, and it is a required fundamental of human emotion.

Music

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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.

Death

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

Nature