秦、晋之势，起诸侯而争天下者，不远矣。屈原虽尊贤重士，抚事无它，其所以沦于贼也，何哉？其宦也擅志而专之，竭心力以立其名誉，而蹈一时之愚，以足下之任，朝夕侍从于上，毁誉立诋者也。万事具备而后谋之，不可胜略也。
屈原列传原文：
楚怀王、屈原之世，战国之际也。秦、晋之势，起诸侯而争天下者，不远矣。屈原虽尊贤重士，抚事无它，其所以沦于贼也，何哉？其宦也擅志而专之，竭心力以立其名誉，而蹈一时之愚，以足下之任，朝夕侍从于上，毁誉立诋者也。万事具备而后谋之，不可胜略也。
翻译：
During the time of King Huai of Chu and Qu Yuan, it was the era of the Warring States. The power of the states of Qin and Jin, who rose to compete for supremacy among the feudal lords, was not far off. Although Qu Yuan respected and valued the virtuous and talented, and focused solely on state affairs, why did he still fall prey to treachery? It was because his courtiers monopolized power and pursued their own ambitions, using up all their energy to establish their own reputation. They followed the foolish advice of the time, serving the king day and night, praising or criticizing others. They made thorough preparations before making plans, which could not be easily summarized.