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 gentleman is not afraid of being alone."
"The sage accumulates thoughts and ideas. He practices to achieve mastery for himself, and then applies this mastery to benefit others."
"The sage is one who knows what to do and what not to do."
"Without ritual, there is no way to regulate human desires."
"The gentleman is always in awe of the Way of Heaven."
Xunzi, 'Xunzi' (Chapter 23, 'The Nature of Man is Evil')
Date: c. 3rd century BCE
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