The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by Chinese philosopher Xunzi: 'Human nature is evil; goodness is the result of...'

Xunzi, through his famous quote, 'Human nature is evil; goodness is the result of conscious activity' tries to say people are not naturally moral or kind and are born with desires like greed, jealousy, and self-interest. But they can learn and cultivate good behaviour through education, discipline, and conscious effort. Xunzi says goodness is something people learn and practice, not something they are born with.