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Xun Zi

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

Xun Zi

Fear

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Xun Zi warns that focusing too much on a single detail can distort our overall understanding. He suggests that we should be cautious about letting our minds become fixated or confused by just one part of the truth.

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