Quotes by Xun Kuang

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn."Benjamin Franklin never said those words, he was falsely attributed on a respected quotation website and it spread from th...”

“Human nature is evil, and goodness is caused by intentional activity.”

“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 ru...”

“When people lack teachers, their tendencies are not corrected; when they do not have ritual and moral principles, then their lawlessness is not controlled.”

“A person is born with feelings of envy and hate. If he gives way to them, they will lead him to violence and crime, and any sense of loyalty and good faith will be abandoned.”

“If knowledge and foresight are too penetrating and deep, unify them with ease and sincerity.”

“In order to properly understand the big picture, everyone should fear becoming mentally clouded and obsessed with one small section of truth.”

“The person attempting to travel two roads at once will get nowhere.”

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