《孟子·万章章句下·第三节》
以职位低的人尊敬职位高的人，就称为尊重贵人。以职位高的人尊敬职位低的人，就称为尊敬贤人。
用下敬上，谓之贵贵；用上敬下，谓之尊贤。
A person of lower rank respecting a person of higher rank is called respecting the noble. A person of higher rank respecting a person of lower rank is called respecting the worthy.