The ruler who possesses methods of government does not follow the good that happens by chance but practices according to necessary principles. Law, methods, and power must be employed for government: these constitute its 'necessary principles.' — Han Fei Copy Share Image
A ruler of men faces two possible misfortunes: if he employs the worthy, the ministers will use worthiness as a pretext to rob their ruler of his power, but if he promotes men recklessly, his affairs will be neglected, and… — Han Fei Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
The way is the beginning of all beings and the measure of right and wrong. — Han Fei Copy Share Image
The Way is the beginning of the ten thousand things and the guiding thread of truth and falsity. — Han Fei Copy Share Image
The intelligent ruler makes the law select men and makes no arbitrary appointment himself; he makes the law measure merits and makes no arbitrary… — Han Fei Copy Share Image
“Past and Present have different customs; new and old adopt different measures. To try to use the ways of a generous and lenient government… — Han Fei Copy Share Image
People at present think that five sons are not too many and each son has five sons also, and before the death of the… — Han Fei Copy Share Image
He who claims to be sure of something for which there is no evidence is a fool, and he who acts on the basis… — Han Fei Copy Share Image
The intelligent ruler does not value people who are of themselves good without rewards and punishments. Why is that? The laws of the state… — Han Fei Copy Share Image
The people in the well-ordered ages of the past upheld the public law and abandoned private strategies; they focused their intentions and unified their… — Han Fei Copy Share Image
The ruler who possesses methods of government does not follow the good that happens by chance but practices according to necessary principles. Law, methods,… — Han Fei Copy Share Image
