The nature of man is such that he is born with a fondness for profit.
Confucian philosopher
The nature of man is such that he is born with a fondness for profit.
Confucian philosopher
From 'Xunzi', emphasizing his belief in the inherent selfishness of human nature.
circa 300 BCE
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