《北史·列传·卷二十七》
所以就是对于那些地位卑贱的人，有了善事也一定给予奖赏；对于地位高，有才能的人，有了过错也一定要惩罚。
故疏贱之人，有善必赏；尊贤之戚，犯恶必刑。
People of low rank who perform good deeds must be rewarded, and those of high rank and great talent who commit offenses must be punished.