Cultivating human nature is the foundation of the royal way

Confucius: Sex is similar, and habit is far away.

Confucius said, "Sex is close, and habit is far away." This means that people's hobbies and desires are the same by nature, only because of different environments and education. In general, pay attention to moral cultivation, behavior will not be arrogant; the pursuit of material enjoyment, the will will will sink. Therefore, the saint pays attention to using reason to guide and suppress man's wayward behavior, is very cautious about what is given to him, and restrains his extreme hobbies.

Therefore, there is a saying in the "Zuo Biography": "Examining people's likes and dislikes and cultivating people's disposition is the foundation of the way of kings." ”

The way to transform human nature is to recognize one's own strengths and overcome one's own shortcomings. Those who are intelligent and cheerful should not be overconfident; those who are lonely and unheard of should not let themselves be too closed; those who are brave and strong should be vigilant against impatience and rudeness; those who are kind and gentle should be wary of indecision; those who are quiet and calm should be wary of missing opportunities; those who have a broad mind should be wary of sloppiness and forgetfulness.