《旧五代史·其它·僭伪列传三》
李茂贞虽然才能平常，但他是名高望重的老辈，与朱公争势力量不行，但守卫本境力量有余。
茂贞虽常才，然名望宿素，与硃公力争不足，守境有余。
Although Lì Màozhēn's talent was only mediocre, he was a highly respected elder. When he was confronted with Zhū's power, his ambitions were limited, but he was more than adequate at defending his own territory.