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Xun Zi

Human nature refers to what is in people but which they cannot study or work at achieving.

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Human nature consists of qualities and tendencies that exist within people naturally, without their conscious effort or understanding. These traits are inherent and cannot be developed or examined through deliberate study or practice.

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