Quote by Xun Zi

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

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

Summary

In this quote, Mencius asserts that human nature is fundamentally good. However, the speaker disagrees with this viewpoint. While Mencius believed that individuals possess an innate ethical inclination, the dissenter likely holds a different perspective, which could be influenced by personal experiences or a belief in the potential for both good and evil in human nature. Overall, this quote reflects a divergence of opinion regarding the inherent nature of humanity and invites further exploration of differing philosophical perspectives on the topic.

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By Xun Zi

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