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"A small state with few people. Let the implements (ch'ih) for ten and hundred men be unused, Let the people fear death such that they do not move far away. Although there are boats and carriages, There are no places to ride them to. Although there are weapons and armours, There are no occasions to display them. Let the people again tie ropes and use them (as memory aids). Let them enjoy their food, Consider their clothing beautiful, Be contented with their dwellings, And happy with their customs. The neighbouring states overlooking one another, The dogs' barkings and cocks' crowings are heard from other states, Yet till they are old and dying the people do not visit one another."