zi Quotes

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“Quarreling over food and drink, having neither scruples nor shame, not knowing right from wrong, not trying to avoid death or injury, not fearful of greater strength or of greater numbers, greedily aware only of food and drink - such is the bravery of the dog and boar.”

“To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge.”

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

“To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage, or of principle.”

“Rewards and punishments are the lowest form of education.”