Quote by Xun Zi

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

Human nature is evil, and goodness is caused by intentional

Summary

This quote believes that inherently humans have evil tendencies, but goodness is not natural and requires effort and intentionality from individuals. It suggests that being good does not come naturally to humans, and it is their choice to engage in positive actions and behaviors. Therefore, this quote emphasizes the importance of conscious and deliberate acts of goodness to counteract or overcome the natural inclination towards evil that is believed to be part of human nature.

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