《周书·列传·卷二十三》
苏绰既然操行清白，以谦虚礼让自居，鄙人认为丧事应当从俭，以便使他的美德发扬光大。 太祖连声赞好，于是把麻瑶推荐给朝廷。
绰既操履清白，谦挹自居，愚谓宜从俭约，以彰其美。 太祖称善，因荐瑶于朝廷。
"Su Chuo was a virtuous and humble man, so I suggest we keep his funeral simple to honor his legacy." The Emperor agreed fervently and promoted Shi Moyao at court.