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"If the common people do not hold your authority in awe, Then some greater authority is on its way. Do not reduce the size of their places of residence And do not lower their standard of living. It is only because you do not lower their standard of living That they do not become disaffected. It is for this reason that sages know themselves But do not show off; They love themselves But are not precious. Hence, eschewing one they take the other."