《礼记·哀公问》
哀公说： 寡人虽然不肖，却很愿意听一听做好这三件事的办法。可以讲一讲吗？ 
公曰： 寡人虽无似也，愿闻所以行三言之道，可得闻乎？ 
The Duke of Ai said, “I, the little man, am not worthy, but I very much wish to hear how to practice these three things. May I ask for your instruction?”