Han Fei Tzu: Basic Writings
By: Han Fei
4.01
Format: 134 pages, Paperback
Han Fei Tzu (280?-233 B.C.) was a prince of the ruling house of the small state of Han. A represent…
Want to Read $ 15.33"Past and Present have different customs; new and old adopt different measures. To try to use the ways of a generous and lenient government to rule the people of a critical age is like trying to drive a runaway horse without using reins or whip."-Han Fei, Han Fei Tzu: Basic Writings
"Past and Present have different customs; new and old adopt different measures. To try to use the ways of a generous and lenient government to rule the people of a critical age is like trying to drive a runaway horse without using reins or whip."-Han Fei, Han Fei Tzu: Basic Writings
"Past and Present have different customs; new and old adopt different measures. To try to use the ways of a generous and lenient government to rule the people of a critical age is like trying to drive a runaway horse without using reins or whip."-Han Fei, Han Fei Tzu: Basic Writings
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"Would you walk away from Omelas?"-Ursula K. Le Guin, The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas
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20. Han Fei Tzu: Basic Writings
By: Han Fei
4.01
Format: 134 pages, Paperback
Han Fei Tzu (280?-233 B.C.) was a prince of the ruling house of the small state of Han. A represent… read more
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"Past and Present have different customs; new and old adopt different measures. To try to use the ways of a generous and lenient government to rule the people of a critical age is like trying to drive…"-Han Fei, Han Fei Tzu: Basic Writings
21. The Mozi: A Complete Translation (Translations from the Asian Classics)
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