《南史·列传·卷五十九》
他母亲说： 这是上天故意给你吉祥之兆，你这样的才干品行，怎么会长久贫贱呢，可留着等当了侍中自己戴吧。 
其母曰： 此故汝之休征也，汝才行若此，岂长贫贱也，可留待得侍中着之。 
His mother said: This is a sign of good fortune given to you by heaven. How can someone of your talent and character remain poor for long? You should keep it and wait until you become a palace aide to wear it yourself.