Thus the sage :

In desiring to be above the citizens,

He must by means of his speech be lower-than them.

In desiring to be before the citizens,

He must by means of his self be behind them.

Thus the sage :

Lives above them, but the citizens are not burdened.

Lives in front of them, but the citizens are not harmed.

Thus the world is pleased to promote him, and does not

tire of him.