《论衡·卷十八·齐世篇》
记载历史的人好推崇古代而贬低现代，重视所听到的古代传说而轻视所看到的现实。
述事者好高古而下今，贵所闻而贱所见。
People who record history like to promote the ancient times and belittle modern times. They value the ancient legends they have heard and disregard the reality they have seen.