《新唐书·列传·卷三十二》
陈子昂外貌温顺质朴，仪容威严不足，但对答交谈情绪激昂，被提升为麟台正字。
子昂貌柔野，少威仪，而占对慷慨，擢麟台正字。
Chen Zi'ang had a gentle and simple appearance and not such a distinguished manner, but he was passionate in his responses, and was promoted to Correcting Officer of the Lintai.