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Han Feizi – Chapter 20.11
This Han Feizi passage states success comes from following objective principles, not power or wealth. Ignoring reason leads to ruin; people have long strayed from this path.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 20.10
This Han Feizi excerpt completes the fortune‑misfortune dialectic. Blessing breeds wealth and arrogance, leading to reckless conduct, failure, and hidden misfortune.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 20.9
This Han Feizi passage explains the Daoist dialectic: misfortune sparks vigilance, upright conduct, and rational thought, ultimately leading to blessing and success.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 20.8
This Han Feizi excerpt defines the “great man” as wise. It teaches choosing genuine sincerity and rational principle over superficial ritual and impulsive action.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 20.7
This Han Feizi passage criticizes groundless foresight as empty cleverness. Using Zhan He’s cow anecdote, it argues true wisdom comes from direct observation, not speculation.