《南史·列传·卷二十四》
王延之生活简单朴素，清静寡欲，凡是他所曾任职的地方，务求不搅扰百姓。
延之居身简素，清静寡欲，凡所经历，务存不扰。
Wang Yanzhi lived a simple and frugal life, and was free of desire; wherever he had ever served, he strove not to disturb the people.