君子信而后劳其民,未信则以为厉己也。信而后谏,未信则以为谤己也。· The gentleman,having obtained their confidence,may then impose labours on his people. If he has not gained their confidence,they will think that he is oppressing them. Having obtained the confidence of his prince,he may then remonstrate with him. If he has not gained his confidence,the prince will think that he is vilifying him.