《左传·襄公·襄公三十一年》
我听说用忠于为善，能减少怨恨，没有听说用摆出权威能防止怨恨。
我闻忠善以损怨，不闻作威以防怨。
I have heard that by being loyal and virtuous, one can reduce resentment, but I have not heard that by showing authority one can prevent resentment.