《战国策·齐五·苏秦说齐闵王》
 所以英明的君主和有远见卓识的相国，如果致力于霸业，就不要把使用武力摆在首位。战争既耗损国力，又扰乱百姓。
 故明主察相，诚欲以伯王也为志，则战攻非所先。
Therefore, if a wise emperor and a far-sighted prime minister are committed to ruling the country as tyrants, must not prioritize military force. War not only depletes the country's resources but also disrupts the people's lives.