《韩非子·五蠹》
因此，要讲仁义，孔子就不会屈服于哀公；要讲权势，哀公却可以使孔子俯首称臣。
故以义则仲尼不服于哀公，乘势则哀公臣仲尼。
Therefore, speaking of benevolence and righteousness, Confucius would not submit to Duke Ai; speaking of power, Duke Ai can make Confucius bow his head and become a minister.