Sacrifices are concerned with the feelings of devotion and longing. Xunzi More Quotes by Xunzi More Quotes From Xunzi They are done merely for ornament. ... the common people regard them as supernatural. Xunzi ornamentsdonepeople Now it is human nature to want to eat to ones fill when hungry, to want to warm up when cold, to want to rest when tired. These all are a part of people's emotional nature. Xunzi tiredemotionalnature I once tried standing up on my toes to see far out in the distance, but I found that I could see much farther by climbing to a high place. Xunzi toesclimbingdistance Thus, that one can find no place to walk through the breadth of the earth is not because the earth is not tranquil but because the danger to every step of the traveler lies generally with words. Xunzi hikingjourneylying 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 equalityconfuseddifferences Human nature is what Heaven supplies. Xunzi suppliesnatureheaven If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction. Xunzi fierceguidancebravery
