《南史·本纪·卷四》
他性格宽厚，曾与直阁将军周覆、给事中褚思庄共同下棋，连下了多局而不疲倦，周覆便压住高帝手，不许他悔棋。
性宽，尝与直合将军周覆、给事中褚思庄共棋，累局不倦，覆乃抑上手，不许易行。
He had a generous character. He played chess with Zhou Fu, General of the Palace Guards, and Chu Sizhuang, Counselor, and played many games without getting tired. Zhou Fu would hold down Emperor Gao's hand, not allowing him to take back his moves.