《资治通鉴·唐纪·唐纪十一》
如今三品以上公卿大臣，有的以仁德行世，有的以功勋称道，有的以文章练达，致身显赫。
今三品以上，或以德行，或以勋劳，或以文学，致位贵显。
Now, among the ministers above rank three, some are known for their benevolence and virtue, some for their military exploits, and some for their literary talents, so they have achieved such a high status.