People in urgent need are easily satisfied with whatever is available; those who are desperate will readily accept help or sustenance, however humble.
他漂泊在外多年，一碗热腾腾的家常面条，就让他觉得无比满足，真是饥者易为食啊。
After years of wandering, a simple bowl of hot homemade noodles made him feel incredibly content; truly, the hungry are easily satisfied with food.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the Warring States period, Gongsun Chou of Qi consulted Mencius on governance, hoping he would take office in Qi and perhaps surpass the achievements of Guan Zhong and Yan Zi.
Mencius analyzed the situation in Qi and expressed his hope that King Xuan would implement benevolent policies, allowing people suffering from continuous warfare to recover and live in peace.
He said, "The hungry readily eat food, and the thirsty readily drink liquid." People felt that benevolent governance would be like freeing them from being hung upside down.
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