《南齐书·列传·卷五十四》
齐郡明僧绍立志高远，心性酷爱纯朴，幽静贞节的操守，应当加以褒奖。 
齐郡明僧绍标志高栖，耽情坟素，幽贞之操宜加贲饰。 
Ming Sengshao of Qijun County harbored lofty aspirations, cherishing simplicity with all his heart, possessing a quiet, virtuous character that truly deserves praise.