When people no longer fear repression of the authority, a great misfortune will befall.
Take care not to disturb their abode, take care not to extort their provisions.
If you don't oppress the people, then they don't hate you.
So a wise soul knows his capacity, but does not show it to light; he takes care of himself, but does not boast. That's why he leaves this (oppress people) and embraces that (not prize his quality).