《南史·本纪·卷四》
陈太妃骂他说： 萧道成对国家有大功，现在害死他，谁替你尽力？ 
陈太妃骂之曰： 萧道成有大功于国，今害之，谁爲汝尽力？ 
Concubine Chen scolded him and said: "Xiao Daocheng has made great contributions to the country. Who will work hard for you if you harm him now?"