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

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

Xun Zi · Nature

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Xun Zi

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

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.

Nature

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

Xun Zi

Human nature is what Heaven supplies.

Nature