Wang Fu (85-163 AD) was a political commentator, writer and progressive thinker of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

Wang Fu

His famous sayings include "The country is based on the people, and the noble is based on the humble." "The sage does not govern civil affairs, but governs the people's hearts." If it is necessary, good people must be persuaded to be virtuous and happy with their government, evil people will regret their actions because of their misfortunes.” “If the law is followed, the country will be governed, if the law is not followed, the country will be in chaos, if the king is respectful, the law will be followed, and if the king is arrogant, the law will be carried out” and so on.