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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

Truth

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Xun Zi is warning that focusing too much on one part of the truth can make your thinking unclear and narrow. To see the whole situation clearly, you need to avoid getting stuck on just one detail or idea.

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