《史记·七十列传·李斯列传》
现在秦王想吞并各国，称帝治理天下，这正是平民出身的政治活动家和游说之士奔走四方、施展抱负的好时机。
今秦王欲吞天下，称帝而治，此布衣驰骛之时而游说者之秋也。
Now that the King of Qin wants to annex the other states, and to be the emperor of the world, this is a good time for平民 politicians and lobbyists to travel around and show their talents.