《资治通鉴·周纪·周纪二》
一个贤德的人，他的德行能够使教化敦厚，匡正民风民俗；他的才能能够整顿朝廷纲纪；他的聪明才智能够观察到细微的东西，又能做长远的打算；他的能力可以团结笼络仁义之士。
夫贤者，其德足以敦化正俗，其才足以顿纲振纪，其明足以烛微虑远，其强足以结仁固义。
A virtuous person's morals can make education wholesome and correct the customs and practices of the people. His talents can regulate the government system. His wisdom and resourcefulness can observe subtle things and make long-term plans. His ability can unite and win over benevolent and righteous people.