Thus, that one can find no place to walk through the breadth of the earth is not because the earth is not tranquil but because the danger to every step of the traveler lies generally with words.
They are done merely for ornament. ... the common people regard them as supernatural.
Human nature refers to what is in people but which they cannot study or work at achieving.
Those whose character is mean and vicious will rouse others to animosity against them.
Sacrifices are concerned with the feelings of devotion and longing.
Therefore, a person should first be changed by a teacher's instructions, and guided by principles of ritual. Only then can he observe the rules of courtesy and humility, obey the conventions and rules of society, and achieve order.