Xunzi:

The nature of man is to desire profit, and if he acts according to this nature, he will contend and snatch.

— Xunzi Ancient

Confucian philosopher

Xunzi, Chapter 23, 'The Nature of Man is Evil'

c. 3rd century BCE

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