Humaneness may make one shed tears and be reluctant to apply penalties, but law makes it clear that such penalties must be applied. The ancient kings allowed law to be supreme and did not give in to their tearful longings. Hence it is obvious that humaneness cannot be used to achieve order in the state.

The above text is an example of legalism

Explanation:

Legalism is a position where the individuals who support it believe that it is necessary to consider only the aspects of positive law, disregarding the natural right of humanity. For this, it is necessary to manipulate and establish laws in a way that promotes order and the direct salvation of society, without considering other existing factors.