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Han Feizi – Chapter 21.18
Han Fei uses two tales: fixating on rivals scatters focus. True wisdom lies in inner harmony and adapting to circumstances.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 21.17
Han Feizi argues inner clarity beats external distractions. Calm the mind to grasp the world and natural laws.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 21.16
Han Feizi stresses following nature over forced effort. Artificial skill wastes energy; align with natural laws for true success.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 21.15
Han Fei critiques rigid book-learning. True wisdom adapts to timing, not texts; blind rejection is also folly.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 21.14
Han Fei tells Zi Han refused a jade gift, valuing integrity over treasure. True wealth lies in restraining desire for rare goods.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 21.13
Han Fei teaches strategic forbearance: enduring humiliation builds strength. Goujian and King Wu won by bearing insults calmly.