《韩非子·定法》
所谓法，就是由官府明文公布，赏罚制度深入民心，对于谨慎守法的人给予奖赏，而对于触犯法令的人进行惩罚。
法者，宪令著于官府，刑罚必于民心，赏存乎慎法，而罚加乎奸令者也。
The so-called law is that which is clearly promulgated by the authorities, with the reward and punishment system deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, with rewards for those who observe the law cautiously and punishments for those who violate the law.