If the people be led by laws, and uniformity sought to be given them by punishments, they will try to avoid the punishment, but have no sense of shame.
道之以政，齐之以刑，民免而无耻。
Source: The Analects, Wei Zheng II, Chapter 3
Author: Confucius / 孔子
Confucius Quote on Modes of Governance: Leading with Laws and Punishments Leads to Avoidance Without Shame
