论纵横家和法家的契合与差异

On the Agreements and Differences between the Political Strategists and the Legalists

纵横家与法家存在诸多契合之处:对功名富贵有着强烈追求;求实效、重功用;尚诈谋、轻道德;合形势、受隆遇。这些共性往往是其余各家所缺少的。但是,他们毕竟分属两家,彼此间的差异也相当明显。纵横家强调外力,注重外交斗争;法家强调内力,注重改革内政。纵横家的言辞辩丽横肆,法家的言辞平实质朴。纵横家近乎政客,法家则近乎政治家。这些差异有力地凸显了他们的本质与特色。

There are many similarities between political strategists and legalists： they havea strong quest for fameand fortune. they seek practical results and value their usefulness. they advocate conspiracy and disregard morality. theyare suitable for the situation and are treated with lofty standards. These commonalities are often missing from the rest ofthe factions. However, after all, they belong to two factions, and the differences between them are quite obvious. The po-litical strategists emphasize external forces and pay attention to diplomatic struggles and the legalists emphasize internalpower and focus on reforming internal affairs. The words and expressions of the political strategists lay stress on decora-tion and modification, and the words of the legalists are simple.Political strategists are nearly politicians, while legalistsare almost politicians. These differences strongly highlight their nature and characteristics.