法度能隨著時代發(fā)展而變化，國家才能繁榮安定。韓非子認(rèn)為，歷史階段不同，治國方法也應(yīng)不同，法律只有順應(yīng)時代發(fā)展才能使國家得到有效治理。

Prosperity and stability can be expected in a state when the laws keep pace with the times. Hanfeizi holds that the strategy of ruling shall be suited to the specific historical stage，and effective governance can be achieved when the laws are in line with the developmental trends of the times.

引例 Citation：

◎ 法與時轉(zhuǎn)則治，治與世宜則有功。（《韓非子·心度》）

（法度能隨著時代的發(fā)展而進行變革，國家就能治理好；治理的措施和社會情況相適應(yīng)，才能取得成效。）

If laws are adapted to the times，there will be good government. If government fits the age，there will be great accomplishment. (Hanfeizi)