Meaning: If you want to avoid the revolt of the people (= the masses), then give them bread (= money / food) and circuses (= entertainment). They will never think, and you will be able to control them. It is that simple, and it damn works. Don't you think so?
Meaning: It is a game that children play. All the children but one hide. Then the child that has not hidden looks for the hidden children until he or she finds them all