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Before the primitive people know how to make boats and carts they could neither carry a heavy load nor travel a great distance. Thereupon the sage-king made boats and carts to facilitate the people. The boats and carts were made durable and convenient so that they would carry much and travel far. Such an undertaking takes little wealth but produces many benefits. Naturally the people found it agreeable and convenient. The people were not tired out and yet the ruler's needs were all supplied. So, people were attracted to him. 1. 完 : Originally read: "全". Corrected by 吳毓江《墨子校注》
2. 上 : Originally read: "止". Corrected by 孫詒讓《墨子閒詁》
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