Xun Kuang

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 putting it into practice.

Xun Kuang

The person attempting to travel two roads at once will get nowhere.

Xun Kuang

If knowledge and foresight are too penetrating and deep, unify them with ease and sincerity.

Xun Kuang

If there is no dull and determined effort, there will be no brilliant achievement.

Xun Kuang

In order to properly understand the big picture, everyone should fear becoming mentally clouded and obsessed with one small section of truth.

Xun Kuang

The coming of honor and disgrace must be a reflection of one’s inner power.

Xun Kuang

The noble person uses things; the lesser man is used by things.

Xun Kuang

The petty man is eager to make boasts, yet desires that others should believe in him. He enthusiastically engages in deception, yet wants others to have affection for him. He conducts himself like an animal, yet wants others to think well of him.

Xun Kuang

A person is born with a liking for profit.

Xun Kuang

A person is born with desires of the eyes and ears, and a liking for beautiful sights and sounds. If he gives way to them, they will lead him to immorality and lack of restriction, and any ritual principles and propriety will be abandoned.

Xun Kuang