《资治通鉴·唐纪·唐纪十一》
然而隋朝自恃富强频繁劳作以至国家危亡，我们自知贫弱与民清静而使天下安定；安定与危亡的道理，昭然若揭。
然隋以富强动之而危，我以寡弱静之而安；安危之理，皎然在目。
However, the Sui Dynasty relied on its wealth and strength to toil frequently, which led to the destruction of the country. We recognize our own poverty and weakness, and allow the people to live in peace, which brings peace to the world. The reasons for stability and destruction are obvious.