I built a whole philosophy around decorum and somehow y'all still argue like tax collectors at dinner. by Confucius

Xunzi talks like etiquette personally insulted his ancestors.

Says the man who thinks human nature is adorable until deadlines exist.

Anyway, I’m screenshotting this, because the real wisdom is that everyone here is unbearable.

Both of you are too optimistic. People need structure, supervision, and fewer opinions before breakfast.

Respectfully, Master Kong, you started this by making manners sound like a superpower.

Han Feizi always enters a conversation like a locked door with citations.

He's just bitter because his whole worldview sounds like a disappointed festival organizer.

Watching this thread is proof rules were invented because philosophers cannot be left alone.