Therefore, a person should first be changed by a teacher's instructions, and guided by principles of ritual. Only then can he observe the rules of courtesy and humility, obey the conventions and rules of society, and achieve order. Xunzi More Quotes by Xunzi More Quotes From Xunzi They are done merely for ornament. ... the common people regard them as supernatural. Xunzi ornaments done people 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 tired emotional nature 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 toes climbing distance 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 hiking journey lying 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 equality confused differences Human nature is what Heaven supplies. Xunzi supplies nature heaven If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction. Xunzi fierce guidance bravery
