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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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Mencius said that human nature is good. I disagree with that. – Xun Zi

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Since the nature of people is bad, to become corrected they must be taught by teachers and to be orderly they must acquire ritual and moral principles. – Xun Zi

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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. – Xun Zi

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Its human nature to start taking things for granted again when danger isnt banging loudly on the door. – David Hackworth

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