"China seems to have been long stationary, and probably long ago acquired that full complement of riches which is consistent with the nature of its laws and institutions.
（众人笑） 他说：“中国似乎已经停滞很久了， 也许在很久以前 中国创造财富的能力已经发挥到了极致， 而这取决于该国法律和制度的性质。