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Category Archive: Xun Kuang

Xun Kuang Quote: “Whether the gentleman is capable or…”

Whether the gentleman is capable or not, he is loved all the same; conversely the petty man is loathed all the same.

August 11, 2021 310 BC, Chinese, Quotes by Philosophers, Xun Kuang

Xun Kuang Quote: “When you concentrate on agriculture and…”

When you concentrate on agriculture and industry and are frugal in expenditures, Heaven cannot impoverish your state.

August 5, 2021 310 BC, Chinese, Quotes by Philosophers, Xun Kuang

Xun Kuang Quote: “Those whose character is mean and…”

Those whose character is mean and vicious will rouse others to animosity against them.

July 27, 2021 310 BC, Chinese, Quotes by Philosophers, Xun Kuang

Xun Kuang Quote: “Human nature is what Heaven supplies….”

Human nature is what Heaven supplies.

July 14, 2021 310 BC, Chinese, Quotes by Philosophers, Xun Kuang

Xun Kuang Quote: “Mencius said that human nature is…”

Mencius said that human nature is good. I disagree with that.

May 7, 2021 310 BC, Chinese, Quotes by Philosophers, Xun Kuang

Xun Kuang Quote: “Human nature is such that people…”

Human nature is such that people are born with a love of profit If they follow these inclinations, they will struggle and snatch from each other, and inclinations to defer or yield will die.

April 19, 2021 310 BC, Chinese, Quotes by Philosophers, Xun Kuang

Xun Kuang Quote: “When a man sees something desirable…”

When a man sees something desirable, he must reflect on the fact that with time it could come to involve what is detestable. When he sees something that is beneficial, he should reflect that sooner or later it, too, could come to involve harm.

January 26, 2021 310 BC, Chinese, Quotes by Philosophers, Xun Kuang

Xun Kuang Quote: “If the blood humor is too…”

If the blood humor is too strong and robust, calm it with balance and harmony.

January 6, 2021 310 BC, Chinese, Quotes by Philosophers, Xun Kuang

Xun Kuang Quote: “The coming of honor or disgrace…”

The coming of honor or disgrace must be a reflection of one’s inner power.

December 20, 2020 310 BC, Chinese, Quotes by Philosophers, Xun Kuang

Xun Kuang Quote: “Since the nature of people is…”

Since the nature of people is bad, to become corrected they must be taught by teachers and to be orderly they must acquire ritual and moral principles.

November 20, 2020 310 BC, Chinese, Quotes by Philosophers, Xun Kuang

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