Riches gotten by service, though it be of the best rise, yet when they are gotten by flattery, feeding humors, and other servile conditions, they may be placed amongst the worst.

靠任职服务取得财富，本属最好的来源之一；但若靠奉承、迎合脾气及其他奴颜婢膝的手段取得，也可列入最坏的来源。