If a man is born with a nature that loves profit, and if he acts according to this nature, he will contend with others and be rapacious. Hence, deference and courtesy will disappear, and the principles of good order and civilization will be lost.
Confucian philosopher
Xunzi, 'Xunzi' (Chapter 23, 'The Nature of Man is Evil')
c. 3rd century BCE
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