《旧唐书·列传·卷一百零九》
微臣才力薄弱，首次蒙陛下擢拔重用，并非由他门旁道入朝，所言既不可听纳，臣当先自辞职。 
微臣才薄，首蒙陛下擢用，非出他门，言既不从，臣宜先退。 
I am not capable and was fortunate to have Your Majesty’s elevation and promotion. I did not bribe others to get into court. Since my advice is not acceptable, I will resign first.