《菜根谭·评议》
奇珍异宝，都是人们必定争夺的器物；高风亮节独行，多招致不祥的名声。
异宝奇琛，俱民必争之器；瑰节奇行，多冒不祥之名。
Rare treasures are objects that people will inevitably fight over; having a high moral character and acting alone will often invite an ominous reputation.