If the gentleman has ability, he is magnanimous, generous, tolerant, and straightforward, through which he opens the way to instruct others. Xun Kuang abilitygenerousgentleman Change image and share on social
If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction. Xun Kuang braverydarefierce Change image and share on social
When a man sees something desirable, he must reflect on the fact that with time it could come to involve what is detestable. When he sees something that is beneficial, he should reflect that sooner or later it, too, could come to involve harm. Xun Kuang beneficialdesirabledetestable share on social
I once tried thinking for an entire day, but I found it less valuable than one moment of study. Xun Kuang dayentirefind Change image and share on social
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. Xun Kuang breadthdangerearth Change image and share on social
Mencius said that human nature is good. I disagree with that. Xun Kuang disagreegoodhuman Change image and share on social
When you locate good in yourself, approve of it with determination. When you locate evil in yourself, despise it as something detestable. Xun Kuang approvedespisedetermination Change image and share on social
There are successful scholars, public-spirited scholars, upright scholars, cautious scholars, and those who are merely petty men. Xun Kuang cautiousmanpetty Change image and share on social
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. Xun Kuang achievechangeconvention share on social
The petty man is eager to make boasts, yet desires that others should believe in him. He enthusiastically engages in deception, yet wants others to have affection for him. He conducts himself like an animal, yet wants others to think well of him. Xun Kuang affectionanimalboast share on social
