《梁书·列传·卷十四》
任防敬奉给高祖的信笺说： 在本月的良辰吉日，我承蒙您的恩惠，受到典命册封，使我品德尊颢，功业抬高，荣光满四海，有生之年，有地方庇护自身了；何况我任防受君子教诲，将近二十年，知道您的咳嗽吐唾都是给我的恩惠，您斜眼看我也会成为值得我夸饰的事，小人感恩，不过也知道要为谁而死。
昉奉笺曰： 伏承以今月令辰，肃膺典策，德显功高，光副四海，含生之伦，庇身有地；况昉受教君子，将二十年，咳唾为恩，眄睐成饰，小人怀惠，顾知死所。
In his letter to the Grand Ancestor, Ren Fang said, "On an auspicious day this month, I received your favor and the proclamation that bestowed the rank and title upon me. This has elevated my moral character, raised my achievements, and brought me glory throughout the four seas. From this day on, I now have a place where I can protect myself. Moreover, as a junior who has received your teachings, I have known for almost twenty years that your coughing and spitting are all favors to me, and your sidelong glance can become a reason for me to boast. As a小人, I am grateful for your grace and loyalty, but I also know to die for whom."