3. Man is both Good-natured and Bad-natured according to…
![“3. Man is both Good-natured and Bad-natured according to Yan Hiung[FN#163] (Yo-yu). According to Yang Hiung and his followers, good is no less real than evil, and evil is no more unreal than good. Therefore man must be double-natured-that is, partly good and partly bad. This is the reason why the…” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/429/kaiten-nukariya-793_evil_3-man-is-both-good-natured-and-bad-natur_2802826.jpg)
““3. Man is both Good-natured and Bad-natured according to Yan Hiung[FN#163] (Yo-yu). According to Yang Hiung and his followers, good is no less real than evil, and evil is no more unreal than good. Therefore man must be double-natured-that is, partly good and partly bad. This is the reason why the history of man is full of fiendish crimes, and, at the same time, it abounds with godly deeds. This is the reason why mankind comprises, on the one hand, a Socrates, a Confucius, a Jesus, and, on the other, a Nero and a Kieh. This is the reason why we find to-day a honest fellow in him whom we find a betrayer to-morrow. [FN#163]””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human nature contains both good and bad tendencies, leading to moral duality in actions and history.
In simple terms: People are partly good, partly bad.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and balance inner contradictions.
Themes
morality
human nature
duality
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- leadership
- conflict resolution
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
Confucianism
ethical relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile your good and bad impulses?
- Can societal structures amplify one side?
A Different Perspective
Human nature is also shaped by environment and choice, not just innate duality.