」子貢曰：「何其畏也？
Kongzi said, “You should be apprehensive, as if you were using rotten reins to restrain a galloping horse.” “Why must one be so fearful?” asked Zigong.
“Great and thriving states,” replied Kongzi, “are all composed of people.
」孔子曰：「夫通達之國皆人也，以道導之，則吾畜也，不以道導之，則吾讎也，若何而毋畏？」
If I use correct methods to guide them, they will be like animals that I have domesticated; but, if I do not use correct methods to guide them, they will be my enemies.
How can one not be fearful?