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. Xun Kuang climbdistancefar Change image and 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
Whether the gentleman is capable or not, he is loved all the same; conversely the petty man is loathed all the same. Xun Kuang capableconverselygentleman Change image and share on social
The rigid cause themselves to be broken; the pliable cause themselves to be bound. Xun Kuang bindbreakpliable Change image and share on social
Thus, anybody who follows this nature and gives way its states will be led into quarrels and conflicts, and go against the conventions and rules of society, and will end up a criminal. Xun Kuang conflictconventioncriminal Change image and share on social
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. Xun Kuang coldeatemotional 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
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
