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Human nature is such that people are born with a love of profit If

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. – Xun Zi

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

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