《南齐书·列传·卷四十八》
因此古代的圣明君王，临朝思治，远远地防止邪恶的产生，深切地杜绝邪恶的蔓延，无不凭藉法律来教化百姓，明定刑赏来收取功效。
是以古之圣王，临朝思理，远防邪萌，深杜奸渐，莫不资法理以成化，明刑赏以树功者也。
Therefore, in ancient times, the holy and enlightened monarchs, when reigning and considering governance, would prevent evil from happening, and stop the spread of evil, and relied on laws to educate the people, and clearly define rewards and punishment to achieve results.