People at present think that five sons are not too many and each son has five sons also, and before the death of the grandfather there are already 25 descendants. Therefore people are more and wealth Is less; they work hard and receive little.
It is dangerous for a ruler to trust others. He who trusts others can be manipulated by others. - Han Fei
It is dangerous for a ruler to trust others. He who trusts others can be manipulated by others.
- Han Fei
Claiming certainty without corroborating evidence is stupid. - Han Fei
Claiming certainty without corroborating evidence is stupid.
People at present think that five sons are not too many and each son has five sons also, and before the death of the grandfather there are already 25… - Han Fei
People at present think that five sons are not too many and each son has five sons also, and before the death of the grandfather there are already 25…
People are submissive to power, and few of them can be influenced by doctrines of righteousness. - Han Fei
People are submissive to power, and few of them can be influenced by doctrines of righteousness.
He who claims to be sure of something for which there is no evidence is a fool, and he who acts on the basis of what cannot be proved is an imposter. - Han Fei
He who claims to be sure of something for which there is no evidence is a fool, and he who acts on the basis of what cannot be proved is an imposter.
No benefit is more constant than simplicity; no happiness more constant than peace. - Han Fei
No benefit is more constant than simplicity; no happiness more constant than peace.
In dealing with those who share his bed, the enlightened ruler may enjoy their beauty but should not listen to their special pleas. - Han Fei
In dealing with those who share his bed, the enlightened ruler may enjoy their beauty but should not listen to their special pleas.
It is not difficult to know a thing; what is difficult is to know how to use what you know - Han Fei
It is not difficult to know a thing; what is difficult is to know how to use what you know
By looking at a person's features, clothing, and speech, even Confucius would not be able to say what sort of a person he is. But by testing him in a… - Han Fei
By looking at a person's features, clothing, and speech, even Confucius would not be able to say what sort of a person he is. But by testing him in a…
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