Quote by Xun Zi
In antiquity the sage kings recognized that mens nature is bad and

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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If knowledge and foresight are too penetrating and deep, unify them with ease and sincerity. – 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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Human nature is evil, and goodness is caused by intentional activity. – Xun Zi

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I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright. – Henry David Thoreau

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Our downfall as a species is that we are arrogant enough to think that we can control Mother Nature and stupid enough to think it is our job. – Greg Peterson, 1997, www.urbanfarm.org

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The world is too much with us late and soon, getting and spending, we lay waste our powers: Little we see in Nature that is ours. – William Wordsworth

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