Not exalting men of worth prevents the people from competing; Not putting high value on rare goods prevents the people from being bandits; Not displaying objects of desire prevents the people from being disorderly. For these reasons, The sage, in ruling, hollows their hearts, stuffs their stomachs, weakens their wills, builds up their bones, Always causing the people to be without knowledge and desire. He ensures that the knowledgeable dare not be hostile, and that is all. Thus, His rule is universal.