《新五代史·列传·梁臣传第十一》
谢彦章作将领，喜欢礼待儒生，虽然在军队中，常穿儒生衣服，一旦面对敌人统领士兵，举止威严，有将帅的仪容，左右奔驰，如风雨般迅猛。
彦章为将，好礼儒士，虽居军中，尝儒服，或临敌御众，肃然有将帅之威，左右驰骤，疾若风雨。
As a general, Xie Yanchang enjoyed entertaining Confucian scholars. Even in the military, he often wore the attire of a Confucian scholar. However, when facing the enemy and leading his troops, he would become imposing and authoritative, with the demeanor of a military commander. He would charge into battle with the speed of lightning.