If the quickness of the mind and the fluency of the tongue are too punctilious and sharp, moderate them in your activity and rest.
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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 Zi
If what the heart approves conforms to proper patterns, then even if one's desires are many, what harm would they be to good order?
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The rigid cause themselves to be broken; the pliable cause themselves to be bound.
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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.
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If the blood humor is too strong and robust, calm it with balance and harmony.
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If knowledge and foresight are too penetrating and deep, unify them with ease and sincerity.
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