SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 32.5

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    Juan

    This Legalist passage from Han Feizi ‑ Chapter 32.5 critiques over‑reliance on a ruler’s personal example. It advocates institutional governance and clear division of duties instead of rulers handling subordinates’ work directly.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 32.10

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    Juan

    This Legalist excerpt from Han Feizi ‑ Chapter 32.10 gives multiple anecdotes. It illustrates that excessive honors for reclusive scholars erode farming and military strength, contributing to Zhongshan state’s downfall.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 32.4

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    Juan

    This Legalist segment from Han Feizi ‑ Chapter 32.4 argues rewards and honors must follow legal standards. It criticizes over‑honoring reclusive scholars, warning they discourage farming‑fighting and harm state strength.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 32.9

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    Juan

    This Legalist excerpt from Han Feizi ‑ Chapter32.9 expounds human self‑interest via diverse anecdotes. It mocks rigid literalism and blind copying, stressing practical reality over mechanical adherence to ancient texts.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 32.3

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    Juan

    From Han Feizi ‑ Chapter32.3, this Legalist passage stresses self‑interest drives human deeds. Via multiple fables, it warns against blind, rigid imitation of ancient kings, urging governance to adapt to present‑day realities.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 32.8

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    Juan

    This Legalist section from Han Feizi ‑ Chapter32.8 presents multiple tales including the thorn‑tip monkey fraud. It argues rulers must test theories against real‑world outcomes, rejecting persuasive yet impractical empty rhetoric.