Xun Zi's Quote - In antiquity the sage kings recognized that mens nature is bad and

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In antiquity the sage kings recognized that mens nature is bad and that their tendencies were not being corrected and their lawlessness controlled. – Xun Zi

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

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If the blood humor is too strong and robust, calm it with balance and harmony. – Xun Zi

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

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