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

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

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Music is a fantastic peacekeeper of the world, it is integral to harmony, and it is a required fundamental of human emotion. – Xun Zi

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