《汉书·传·王莽传上》
秦朝暴虐无道，消灭诸侯建立郡县，想要独享天下的利益，所以祇有两代就亡国了。
秦为亡道，残灭诸侯以为郡县，欲擅天下之利，故二世而亡。
The Qin Dynasty was cruel and tyrannical, abolishing feudal lords to establish prefectures and counties, wanting to enjoy the benefits of the whole world alone, so it only lasted two generations before it perished.