"A loving mother ruins her child with indulgence, while a strict household breeds gentle character. Ruling requires fair and strict rules rather than affection."
Today's Question
In a conflict with a close person, do you compromise to accommodate their feelings, or do you point out right and wrong clearly?
The legalist who advocated for cold laws and systems instead of affection
Han Feizi was a prince of the state of Han who overcame a stutter to establish legalist philosophy during the chaotic Warring States period.
He saw rulers ruin states by yielding to personal affection or flattery. His writings inspired Qin Shi Huang to invade Han, but Han Feizi was eventually poisoned in prison due to the jealousy of his friend Li Si.