Quote by Xun Zi
Therefore, a person should first be changed by a teachers instruct

Therefore, a person should first be changed by a teachers instructions, and guided by principles of ritual. Only then can he observe the rules of courtesy and humility, obey the conventions and rules of society, and achieve order. – Xun Zi

Other quotes by Xun Zi

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

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Nature
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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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There is no nonsense so gross that society will not, at some time, make a doctrine of it and defend it with every weapon of communal stupidity. – Robertson Davies

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He has the obligation to society that any human being has. I dont think a satirist has any greater obligation to society than a bricklayer or anybody else. – Shel Silverstein

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I believe we should work to end all racism in American society and staunchly defend the inherent rights of every person. – Rand Paul

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I am as frustrated with society as a pyromaniac in a petrified forest. – A. Whitney Brown

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Good humor is one of the best articles of dress one can wear in society. – William Makepeace Thackeray

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My hope still is to leave the world a bit better than when I got here. – Jim Henson

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