《元史·列传·卷六十》
李辞意坚决，得到允许，叩首谢恩，并奏 ：臣今虽不居御史中丞之职，然御史台是天子的耳目，平常事务可呈陛下省察。
李固辞，得许。因叩首谢曰： 臣今虽不居是职，然御史台天子耳目，常行事务，可以呈省。
Li's intention to resign was strong, and his request was approved, he kowtowed to express his thanks and said: Even though I will not serve as censor-in-chief, the Imperial Censorate is the emperor's ears and eyes, the usual official business can be submitted to Your Majesty for review.