From your place of darkness observe the defects of others. … - Han Fei

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From your place of darkness observe the defects of others. See but do not appear to see; listen but do not seem to listen; know but do not let it be known that you know. When you perceive the trend of a man's words, do not change them, do not correct them, but examine them and compare them with the results.

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(韓非) also known as Han Feizi (韓非子) (, ca. 280–233 BCE) was a Chinese philosopher and strategist.

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Native Name: 韓非

Alternative Names: Han Feizi • Han Fei Zi • Master Han Fei • Master Han • Hanzi • Han-tsee • Hane-tsee

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