Shang Yang
Shang Yang ( c. 390 – 338 BC), also known as Wei Yang, was a Chinese philosopher and government official during Chin dynasty rule. He advocated strict regimentation for citizens like a police state and founded a harsh legalist school.Wisdom and Quotes
- Punish severely the light crimes. ... If light offences do not occur, serious ones have no chance of coming. This is said to be "ruling the people in a state of law and order."
- He who prides himself an extraordinary person by his deeds is rejected by the world ; he who has independent ideas is hated by mass.
- The stupid don't even understand something that happened long ago, the wise understand it before it develops.
Sun Tzu