《旧唐书·列传·卷三十五》
唐临家不富裕但他清心寡欲，既不大兴土木建宅第，服用也极为简朴，并且宽于待人处事。
俭薄寡欲，不治第宅，服用简素，宽于待物。
Tang Lin's family was not wealthy, but he had few desires and did not spend much on building mansions or on clothes. He was also very generous towards others.