商君書 By: Yang Shang (-338 BC)
"商君書" by Yang Shang is a fascinating read that provides valuable insights into statecraft and governance. The author offers a detailed analysis of various political strategies and tactics that rulers can employ to maintain power and stability. Yang Shang's vivid examples and practical advice make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in politics or leadership. While some may find the text a bit dense and challenging at times, the wealth of knowledge and wisdom contained within its pages make it a worthwhile read for those looking to deepen their understanding of governance. Overall, "商君書" is a thought-provoking and informative book that offers timeless lessons on the art of ruling. First Page: 〈更法〉　　孝公平畫，公孫鞅、甘龍、杜摯三大夫御於君，慮世事之變，討正法之本，求使民之道。　　君曰：「代立不忘社稷，君之道也；錯法務明主長，臣之行也。今吾欲變法以治，更禮以教百姓，恐天下之議我也。」　　公孫鞅曰：「臣聞之，『疑行無成，疑事無功，』君亟定變法之慮，殆無顧天下之議之也。且夫有高人之行者，固見負於世；有獨知之慮者，必見訾於民。語曰：『愚者闇於成事，知者見於未萌。民不可與慮始，而可與樂成。』郭偃之法曰：『論至德者，不和於俗；成大功者，不謀於眾。』法者，所以愛民也；禮者，所以便事也。是以聖人苟可以強國，不法其故；苟可以利民，不循其禮。」　　孝公曰：「善。」　　甘龍曰：「不然。臣聞之，聖人不易民而教，知者不變法而治。因民而教者，不勞而功成；據法而治者，吏習而民安。今若變法，不循秦國之故，更禮以教民，臣恐天下之議君，願孰察之。」　　公孫鞅曰：「子之所言，世俗之言也。夫常人安於故習，學者溺於所聞。此兩者所以居官守法，非所與論於法之外也。三代不同禮而王，五霸不同�... Continue reading book >>

商君書 By: Yang Shang (-338 BC)

"商君書" by Yang Shang is a fascinating read that provides valuable insights into statecraft and governance. The author offers a detailed analysis of various political strategies and tactics that rulers can employ to maintain power and stability. Yang Shang's vivid examples and practical advice make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in politics or leadership. While some may find the text a bit dense and challenging at times, the wealth of knowledge and wisdom contained within its pages make it a worthwhile read for those looking to deepen their understanding of governance. Overall, "商君書" is a thought-provoking and informative book that offers timeless lessons on the art of ruling.

First Page:

〈更法〉

　　孝公平畫，公孫鞅、甘龍、杜摯三大夫御於君，慮世事之變，討正法之本，求使民之道。

　　君曰：「代立不忘社稷，君之道也；錯法務明主長，臣之行也。今吾欲變法以治，更禮以教百姓，恐天下之議我也。」

　　公孫鞅曰：「臣聞之，『疑行無成，疑事無功，』君亟定變法之慮，殆無顧天下之議之也。且夫有高人之行者，固見負於世；有獨知之慮者，必見訾於民。語曰：『愚者闇於成事，知者見於未萌。民不可與慮始，而可與樂成。』郭偃之法曰：『論至德者，不和於俗；成大功者，不謀於眾。』法者，所以愛民也；禮者，所以便事也。是以聖人苟可以強國，不法其故；苟可以利民，不循其禮。」

　　孝公曰：「善。」

　　甘龍曰：「不然。臣聞之，聖人不易民而教，知者不變法而治。因民而教者，不勞而功成；據法而治者，吏習而民安。今若變法，不循秦國之故，更禮以教民，臣恐天下之議君，願孰察之。」

　　公孫鞅曰：「子之所言，世俗之言也。夫常人安於故習，學者溺於所聞。此兩者所以居官守法，非所與論於法之外也。三代不同禮而王，五霸不同�... Continue reading book >>

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