Riches and honors are what men desire. If it cannot be obtained in the proper way, they should not be held.
富与贵是人之所欲也，不以其道得之，不处也；
Source: The Analects, Li Ren IV, Chapter 5
Author: Confucius / 孔子
Confucius on the Paradox of Desire: When to Reject What You Desire
