Han Fei Quotes

It is not difficult to know a thing; what is difficult is to know how to use what you know

It is dangerous for a ruler to trust others. He who trusts others can be manipulated by others.

People are submissive to power, and few of them can be influenced by doctrines of righteousness.

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.

Claiming certainty without corroborating evidence is stupid.

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.

The way is the beginning of all beings and the measure of right and wrong.

The intelligent ruler makes the law select men and makes no arbitrary appointment himself he makes the law measure merits and makes no arbitrary judgment himself.