子曰:“道千乘之国,敬事而信,节用而爱人,使民以时。”
The Master said, “The way (
dao
道
) to lead a thou sandchariot state effectively is to carry out your official duties respectfully and make good on your word (
xin
信
); be frugal in your expenditures and love your peers; and put the common people to work only at the proper time of year.”