《南史·列传·卷三十八》
柳元景由将帅起家，等他执掌了朝政，管理政务虽然不是他的所长，却有弘雅的美名。
元景起自将率，及当朝，理务虽非所长，而有弘雅之美。
Liu Yuanjing began his career as a commander. When he became in charge of the imperial court, he was not good at managing government affairs. However, he was renowned for his magnanimity and elegance.