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Thus, anybody who follows this nature and gives way its states wil

Thus, anybody who follows this nature and gives way its states will be led into quarrels and conflicts, and go against the conventions and rules of society, and will end up a criminal. – Xun Zi

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

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Human nature refers to what is in people but which they cannot study or work at achieving. – Xun Zi

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A person is born with feelings of envy and hate. If he gives way to them, they will lead him to violence and crime, and any sense of loyalty and good faith will be abandoned. – Xun Zi

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