Qin Shi Huang quotes

Qin Shi Huang was the first Emperor of a unified China and founder of the Qin dynasty. His reign is known for major reforms, the creation of the Terracotta Army, and the construction of the first version of the Great Wall. He left a lasting legacy on Chinese history through his political and cultural unification efforts. Here are 2 of his quotes:

I have collected all the writings of the Empire and burnt those which were of no use. (Qin Shi Huang)
The reason why All-under-Heaven suffers bitterly from endless wars is because of the existence of feudal lords and kings. A reliance on ancestral temples initially brought stability, but the revival of states results in the spread of soldiers. Doing so will never bring about stability! View quote
Qin Shi Huang