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In dealing with those who share his bed, the enlightened ruler may enjoy their beauty but should not listen to their special pleas.
Han FeiHan Fei People are submissive to power, and few of them can be influenced by doctrines of righteousness.
Han FeiHan Fei The way is the beginning of all beings and the measure of right and wrong.
Han FeiHan Fei No benefit is more constant than simplicity; no happiness more constant than peace.
Han FeiHan 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.
Han FeiHan Fei It is not difficult to know a thing; what is difficult is to know how to use what you know.
Han FeiHan 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.
Han FeiHan Fei It is dangerous for a ruler to trust others. He who trusts others can be manipulated by others.
Han FeiHan Fei
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