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Han Feizi – Chapter 23.22
Han Feizi cites Confucius’ story: Zigong failed to reform fame-chasing Chu minister Zixi. Confucius foresaw his doom, which came true in the Baigong Rebellion, proving upright outer manners cannot hide ruinous inner cravings for reputation.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 23.21
Han Feizi tells a householder planned to sell his home and flee a vicious neighbor despite others’ advice to wait for the villain’s downfall. Fearing becoming the criminal’s final victim, he departed promptly to evade imminent danger.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 23.20
Han Feizi tells Gongsun Xi cut ties with his brother Hong for cutting hair to serve Yue’s king, yet Hong retorted Xi risked his neck and life leading troops. Xi later died in battle, exposing unfair double standards in judgment.
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Journey to the Monkey King: How a 500-Year-Old Chinese Tale Keeps Reinventing Itself
This article explores the everlasting charm of Journey to the West. Its Monkey King gets repeatedly reinvented across animations, films and hits like Black Myth: Wukong, whose core theme of freedom versus authority strikes global audiences over centuries.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 23.19
Han Feizi recounts Duke Huan sent a scout to watch rebellious Prince Jiu. The envoy spotted his unnatural forced smile and blank gaze, proving his plot. The duke pressured Lu to execute the prince, showing inner schemes reveal themselves via odd behaviors.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 23.18
Han Feizi uses dusty palace pottery as a metaphor: dirty earthenware turns clean after washing. Likewise, regular self-examination and correcting personal flaws help people reduce mistakes in daily conduct and official work.