The object of rewards is to encourage; that of punishments, to prevent. If rewards are high, then what the ruler wants will be quickly effected; if punishments are heavy, what he does not want will be swiftly prevented. — 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
