In antiquity the sage kings recognized that men's nature is bad and that their tendencies were not being corrected and their lawlessness controlled.
The coming of honor or disgrace must be a reflection of one's inner power.
Whether the gentleman is capable or not, he is loved all the same; conversely the petty man is loathed all the same.
Human nature refers to what is in people but which they cannot study or work at achieving.
Human nature is evil, and goodness is caused by intentional activity.
If the quickness of the mind and the fluency of the tongue are too punctilious and sharp, moderate them in your activity and rest.