... he who has independent ideas is hated by the mass[es].More Shang Yang quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]

If the people are victorious against the government, the nation will be weak; if the government is victorious against the people, the military will have strength. [thus they] will have the means by which they may fight, and thus ascend to supremacy.More Shang Yang quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]

When people are stupid - they are easy to manage.More Shang Yang quotes [08/30/2011 04:08:59]

Should not be punished for a misdemeanor, but for the intention behind the thought of it.More Shang Yang quotes [08/30/2011 04:08:28]

The stupid don't even understand something that happened long ago, the wise understand it before it develops.More Shang Yang quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]