《史记·七十列传·伯夷列传》
穷乡僻壤的士人要砥励德行，树立名声，如果不依靠德隆望尊的人，怎么能扬名后世呢！
闾巷之人，欲砥行立名者，非附青云之士，恶能施于後世哉？
Scholars in poor and remote areas should strengthen their moral character and establish a reputation. If they do not rely on people with high moral character and prestige, how can they make their mark on posterity?