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Human nature and deliberate effort must unite, and then the reputation of the sage and the work of unifying all under Heaven are thereupon brought to completion.

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When people lack teachers, their tendencies are not corrected; when they do not have ritual and moral principles, then their lawlessness is not controlled.

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

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Whether the gentleman is capable or not, he is loved all the same; conversely the petty man is loathed all the same.

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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.

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When you locate good in yourself, approve of it with determination. When you locate evil in yourself, despise it as something detestable.

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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.

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A person is born with desires of the eyes and ears, and a liking for beautiful sights and sounds. If he gives way to them, they will lead him to immorality and lack of restriction, and any ritual principles and propriety will be abandoned.

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

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When you concentrate on agriculture and industry and are frugal in expenditures, Heaven cannot impoverish your state.

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Nationality: Chinese

Type: Philosopher

Born: Unknown

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