《国语·晋语·曹共公不礼重耳而观其》
玉帛和酒食，如同粪土一般，爱重粪土而毁弃三种立国的常道，那就会失去君位，丢掉聚集起来的财富，这样做是不难的，但恐怕不可以吧？
玉帛酒食，犹粪土也，爱粪土以毁三常，失位而阙聚，是之不难，无乃不可乎？
Jade, silk, and wine and food are like dung. If you cherish dung and discard the three constant principles of setting up a state, then you will lose your throne and your gathered wealth. It is not difficult to do this, but I fear it may not be possible, is that right?