」夫榖者,國家所以昌熾,士女所以姣好,禮義所以行,而人心所以安也。
尚書五福,以富為始。
The five blessings referred to in the Documents begin with the blessing of wealth.
子貢問為政,孔子曰:「富之。
When Zigong inquired about government, Kongzi said, “Enrich them.
既富,乃教之也。
」此治國之本也。
Once the people are well off, then one can instruct them.” This is the basis on which the government of states rests.