《北史·列传·卷八》
领军元叉当权时，气焰嚣张，他曾经到穆绍家里，穆绍迎送他时，不过下台阶而已，当时的人都惊叹推崇他。
领军元叉当权薰灼，曾往绍宅，绍迎送下阶而已。时人叹尚之。
When Yuan Cha, the leader of the military, was in power, he was extremely arrogant. He once visited Mu Shao’s home. When Mu Shao greeted him, he only came down the steps. At that time, everyone was shocked and admired him.