Chapter 75 |
民之飢,以其上食稅之多,是以飢。民之難治,以其上之有為,是以難治。民之輕死,以其求生之厚,是以輕死,夫唯無以生,為者是賢於貴生。 |
min zhi ji, yi qi shang shi shui zhi duo, shi yi ji |
The people are suffering from famine. It is because the rulers levy heavy taxes on them. Therefore, the people suffer from famine. |
min zhi nan zhi, yi qi |
The people are difficult to govern. It is because the rulers take the countries in their possession as their own property. Therefore, the people are difficult to govern. |
min zhi qing si, yi qi qiu sheng zhi hou, shi yi qing si |
The people overlook the risk of death. It is because they treasure living a moment longer. Therefore, the people overlook the risk to do anything in order to survive. |
fu wei wu yi sheng, |
The people are hardly able to make a living. Therefore, whatever the people are risking is just to show that they treasure their lives. |