Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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One must remember equality, yet also be aware of difference, for if the people are allowed to act as it pleases them without coming up against displeasure, if one gives rein to its desires without setting [any] limit, it becomes confused and can no longer take delight in anything.

Xunzi's Popular Quotes

The rigid cause themselves to be broken; the pliable cause themselves to be bound.

- Xunzi

The noble person uses things; the lesser man is used by things.

- Xunzi

Pride and excess bring disaster for man.

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Man's nature is evil; goodness is the result of conscious activity.

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The person attempting to travel two roads at once will get nowhere.

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If you wish to see the thousand years, look at today; if you wish to understand the millionfold, then look at the one or the two.

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If there is no dull and determined effort, there will be no brilliant achievement.

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Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.

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Not having heard something is not as good as having heard it; having heard it is not as good as having seen it; having seen it is not as good as know…

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