Neither is the population to be reckoned only by number; for a smaller number, that spend more and earn less, do wear out an estate sooner, than a greater number that live lower, and gather more.

衡量人口不能只看数量；人数虽少，若花费多而收入少，也会比人数更多、生活节俭且积累更多的人更快耗尽国家的财力。