When people lack teachers, their tendencies are not corrected; when they do not have ritual and moral principles, then their lawlessness is not controlled.
If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction.
Human nature is what Heaven supplies.
Human nature refers to what is in people but which they cannot study or work at achieving.
The coming of honor or disgrace must be a reflection of one's inner power.
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.