《吕氏春秋·览·孝行览》
本味做事情从根本做起超，经过短时间必定有收获，从枝节做起，就会劳而无功。功名的建立，是由于抓住了事物的根本，得到了贤人教化。
功名之立，由事之本也，得贤之化也。
Beginning with the fundamental, one's work is easy and will quickly see results; starting with superficial aspects, one's work will be arduous and futile. The establishment of merit is due to the master of the principle, having received the teachings of a worthy person.