This Legalist excerpt from Han Feizi ‑ Chapter 32.7 uses multiple tales to stress practical measurable results. It warns against superficial ornament over substance and advises rulers to embrace frank, beneficial yet unpleasant advice.
This post covers Han Feizi ‑ Chapter 32.1, a Legalist excerpt. It warns rulers against admiring mere eloquence and lofty posturing, advocating practical measurable results instead of hollow, flashy displays in governance.