Quotes By Xun Zi

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

A person is born with a liking for profit.

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

Human nature is such that people are born with a love of profit If they follow these inclinations, they will struggle and snatch from each other, and inclinations to defer or yield will die.

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.

In order to properly understand the big picture, everyone should fear becoming mentally clouded and obsessed with one small section of truth.

When a man sees something desirable, he must reflect on the fact that with time it could come to involve what is detestable. When he sees something that is beneficial, he should reflect that sooner or later it, too, could come to involve harm.

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