《汉书·传·萧望之传》
如果将军光明正大超越常行聚集心思，堵塞邪气歪风的危险小路，宣扬中庸的正常政治，振兴周公、召公的遣业，亲自日夜操劳，兼听各种意见，那么在下愿意竭尽区区之力，磨炼锋芒，贡献万一之力。 
如将军昭然度行，积思塞邪枉之险蹊，宣中庸之常政，兴周、召之遗业，亲日仄之兼听，则下走其庶几愿竭区区，底厉锋锷，奉万分之一。 
If the General surpasses the ordinary, focuses his mind, blocks the dangerous path of evil and歪风, promotes the normal politics of moderation, revives the cause of the Duke of Zhou and the Duke of Shao, personally works day and night, and listens to various opinions, then I am willing to do my best to sharpen my skills and contribute my efforts.