superiors‑subordinates distinction

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 8.1

    Heaven has its eternal laws, and human beings have their essential nature. Fragrant, delicate and crisp delicacies, rich wine and fatty meat please the palate yet harm the body. Soft‑skinned and white‑toothed beauties delight emotions yet drain vitality. Therefore, abandon excess and extravagance, and the self shall suffer no harm.