【原文】地之生财有时，民之用力有倦…..。故取于民有度，用之有止，国虽小必安；取于民无度，用之不止，国虽大必危。 《权修》

 

【汉解】 土地生产财富，受时令的限制；人民花费劳力，有疲倦的时候；…..因此，对人民征收有度，耗费又有节制的，国家虽小也一定安宁；对人民征收无度，耗费没有节制的，国家虽大也一定危亡。

 

【英译】The land has seasonal limitations in the production of wealth; the people have a point of exhaustion when using their strength. …..Therefore, if there is proper measure in taking from the people and limits are placed on their employ-ment, even a small state is certain to be safe. But if proper measure is not exercised in taking from the people, and no limits are placed on their employment, even a large state is certain to be in danger.