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.
This Han Feizi excerpt completes the fortune‑misfortune dialectic. Blessing breeds wealth and arrogance, leading to reckless conduct, failure, and hidden misfortune.
This Han Feizi passage explains the Daoist dialectic: misfortune sparks vigilance, upright conduct, and rational thought, ultimately leading to blessing and success.
This Han Feizi excerpt defines the “great man” as wise. It teaches choosing genuine sincerity and rational principle over superficial ritual and impulsive action.
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.
This Han Feizi passage frames ritual as inner feeling’s outer form. It outlines the Dao-virtue-benevolence-righteousness-ritual order, stressing true ritual is spiritual self-cultivation.
This Han Feizi excerpt defines true benevolence. It is spontaneous inner care for others, free from calculation or reward-seeking, distinct from performative kindness.