《资治通鉴·汉纪·汉纪二十二》
经传上说： 拿不准该不该赏赐的，姑且给予赏赐。 目的在于广施恩德，勉励有功之人。还说： 拿不准该不该惩罚的，姑且赦免。 目的在于谨慎刑罚，免生差错。
《传》曰： 赏疑从予， 所以广恩劝功也； 罚疑从去， 所以慎刑，阙难知也。
The Classics and Records say: When unsure whether a reward is appropriate, grant it anyway. This is done in order to promote goodwill and encourage those of merit. It also says: When unsure whether punishment is appropriate, don’t give it. This is done in order to be cautious in punishing and avoid mistakes.