The intelligent ruler makes the law select men and makes no arbitrary appointment himself; he makes the law measure merits and makes no arbitrary judgment himself.

- Han Fei

A ruler makes use of the majority and neglects the minority, and so he does not devote himself to virtue but to law.

- Han Fei

The severe household has no fierce slaves, but it is the affectionate mother.

- Han Fei

I believe it is impossible to be sure of anything.

- Han Fei

Superior and inferior wage one hundred battles a day.

- Han Fei

A filial son to his father can be a traitorous subject to his ruler.

- Han Fei