To do or not to do: 74, 79, 84 and so forth

【縛雞之論】英文拷到 G / D 找中文翻譯

The one, now 74, tries to extend his limited term for another five years.

The one, now 79, who has got the third term will wish to the fourth term.

The one, now 84, who is in his fourth term, will think: why bother? The restriction of the term is nothing but a man-made issue.  Why should I, a rule-maker, follow the rules?  “I am the party, I am the state” is what it is.

The one then chooses to maintain his power till the last day of his physical life, a genuine self-proclaimed monarch.

The point is becoming: what will he do during the extension of the infinite terms?

Would he create an achievement that no one has ever done at the risk of his power, or would he prefer to be at the top rank with the least political risk?

That is a Shakespeare-style question “to be, or not to be.”