Not having heard something is not as good as having heard it; having heard it is not as good as having seen it; having seen it is not as good as knowing it; knowing it is not as good as… — Xunzi Copy Share Image
If you wish to see the thousand years, look at today; if you wish to understand the millionfold, then look at the one or… — Xunzi Copy Share Image
If there is no dull and determined effort, there will be no brilliant achievement. — Xunzi Copy Share Image
Not having heard something is not as good as having heard it; having heard it is not as good as having seen it; having… — Xunzi Copy Share Image
They are done merely for ornament. ... the common people regard them as supernatural. — Xunzi Copy Share Image
You look upon the seasons with expectation and await them: wy not seize the seasonal opportunities and exploit them? — Xunzi Copy Share Image
Sacrifice is a state of mind in which our thoughts turn with longing [toward Heaven, the Ancestors], It is the supreme expression of loyalty,… — Xunzi Copy Share Image
One must remember equality, yet also be aware of difference, for if the people are allowed to act as it pleases them without coming… — Xunzi Copy Share Image
Men of all social stations live together: they are equal in their desires, yet vary in their methods; they are equal in their passions,… — Xunzi Copy Share Image
Misery is evil; quarreling, a misfortune. There is only one possibility of avoiding both: a clear division of society. [Otherwise] the strong tyrannize the… — Xunzi Copy Share Image
![“Sacrifice is a state of mind in which our thoughts turn with longing [toward Heaven, the Ancestors], It is the supreme expression of loyalty, love, and respect.” quote by Xunzi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4bc/xunzi-35969_ancestor_sacrifice-is-a-state-of-mind-in-which-ou_1451067.jpg)
![“One must remember equality, yet also be aware of difference, for if the people are allowed to act as it pleases them without coming up against displeasure, if one gives rein to its desires without setting [any] limit, it becomes confused and can no longer take delight in anything.” quote by Xunzi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bf9/xunzi-35969_confused_one-must-remember-equality-yet-also-be-a_2726374.jpg)
![“Misery is evil; quarreling, a misfortune. There is only one possibility of avoiding both: a clear division of society. [Otherwise] the strong tyrannize the weak, the intelligent frighten the stupid, the inferior resist the superior, and the young mock the old.” quote by Xunzi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dbf/xunzi-35969_avoiding_misery-is-evil-quarreling-a-misfortune-t_3116798.jpg)