Heaven has its constant ways. It does not depend on a sage like Yao to exist, nor on a tyrant like Jie to perish.
Confucian philosopher
Xunzi, Chapter 17, 'Discourse on Heaven'
c. 3rd century BCE
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"The greatest misfortune is to lose one's integrity."
Strange & Unusual"To be good at learning is to follow the Way; to be good at doing is to practice the Way."
Strange & Unusual"The ruler is the boat; the common people are the water. The water can support the boat, but it can also overturn it."
Controversial"The gentleman does not esteem what is easy to obtain."
Controversial"The Way is not far from man; when a man practices the Way, he is near to it."
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