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Han Feizi – Chapter 23.5
Han Feizi tells Bo Le assigned rare thousand-li steed appraisal to disliked pupils and quick-profit nag judging to favorites, warning against impractical decisions guided by superficial opinions.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 23.4
Han Feizi notes eels and silkworms look frightening like snakes and caterpillars, yet people handle them boldly for profit. Gain drives ordinary folks as brave as famed warriors Meng Ben and Zhuan Zhu.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 23.3
Han Feizi tells of the Zhouzhou bird with a heavy head and bent tail; it grips its feathers to keep balance while drinking. The fable teaches people short of strength must seek outside support.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 23.1
Bo Le taught his disciples to spot kicking horses. One horse did not kick because of swollen knees. The story shows external conditions limit ability; one must look beyond surface to judge wisely.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 22.35
Han Feizi tells similar actions may hide different motives. Judge people by their true intentions, not just deeds.