“The coming of honor or disgrace must be a reflection of one's inner power.”
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Mencius said that human nature is good. I disagree with that.
If knowledge and foresight are too penetrating and deep, unify them with ease and sincerity.
Music is a fantastic peacekeeper of the world, it is integral to harmony, and it is a required fundamental of human emotion.
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.