not praising the worthy prevents contention,

　　not esteeming the valuable prevents theft,

　　not displaying the beautiful prevents desire. in this manner the sage governs people:

　　emptying their minds,

　　filling their bellies,

　　weakening their ambitions,

　　and strengthening their bones.

　　if people lack knowledge and desire

　　then they can not act;

　　if no action is taken

　　harmony remains.