《旧唐书·列传·卷一百四十》
同乡人高孝基有知人之明，常常对人说： 崔信明才华学问富赡，虽名声冠绝一时，只是怅恨他地位不显达！ 
乡人高孝基有知人之鉴，每谓人曰： 崔信明才学富赡，虽名冠一时，但恨其位不达耳！ 
He has the reputation of being a sage, and often says to people: Cui Xinming's talent and learning are rich, although his reputation is unique for a while, it is only a pity that his status is not prominent!