《魏书·列传·卷五十》
为什么呢？而今士、农、工、商豪富之家，习惯奢华既已深笃，敦好朴素其情甚浅，他们仍未认识俭约便可细水长流，而务求奢侈浪费便难以维持长久。
今四人豪富之家，习华既深，敦朴情浅，夫识俭素之易长，而行奢靡之难久。
Why then? Now, the rich families of scholars, farmers, laborers, and businessmen have long been accustomed to luxury, and their love for simplicity is shallow. They still are not aware that frugality ensures longevity, but striving for luxury and waste cannot be maintained for long.