the first ship carrying puritian left england for American in 1630
If this is the passage that accompanies this question:
<span>"In this manner, the sage governs people: Emptying their minds, Filling their bellies, Weakening their ambitions, And strengthening their bongs. If people lack knowledge and desire Then they cannot act; If no action is taken Harmony remains"
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Then, the quality desired in the above passage is weakness. The sage wanted to govern weak people, whom they can order around at will with fear of repercussions.