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Stone Chimes

A modern English adaption of the Analects of Confucius.

Human Nature

5.13

Zigong said, “You can hear about Confucius’ mastery of literature and culture, but you can’t get his views on human nature or the way of Heaven.”

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17.2

Confucius said, “By nature, people are similar. They diverge through practice.”

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