荀子与亚当斯密都认为人性是自私的，但他们的人性论还是有不尽相同之处。
Both Xun Zi and Adam Smith believe selfishness is common human nature, but there are still some differences exist on their prospective on humanity.
荀子作为战国中晚期儒家大师，他的以性恶论为基础的教育思想，有很大的实践意义。
As a Confucianism's master in the later period of Warring States, Xunzi 'education ideology based on doctrine of evil human nature is of great practical significance.
性恶论是荀子礼论的另一个重要理论基石。
The theory of evil human nature is the other important basis in Xunzi's philosophy.
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