Death Quote by 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 descendants. Therefore people are more and wealth Is less; they work hard and receive little.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Han Feizi, 3rd century BCE
Population growth and wealth dilution cause labor to increase while individual share shrinks.
In simple terms: More people, less wealth per person
Key Takeaway
Recognize the impact of demographic pressure on resources
Themes
economics
population dynamics
resource scarcity
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
economic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- family planning
- economic reform
Key Concepts
social stratification
labor economics
family size decisions
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies mitigate wealth dilution?
- What policies balance population and resources?
A Different Perspective
Assumes uniform productivity across generations.
