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.
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"The way to become a gentleman is like refining gold - the more you forge it, the purer it becomes."
"The true king does not seek to expand his territory, but to enrich his people."
"The person who chases two rabbits catches neither."
"If the people have no faith in their rulers, the state cannot stand."
"The nature of man is to desire gain."
Xunzi, 'Xunzi' (Chapter 23, 'The Nature of Man is Evil')
Date: c. 3rd century BCE
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