《魏书·列传·卷七》
元顺自恃有才能，不能在京城任职，时常心中忧闷不舒畅，表现在言语脸色上，就纵情饮酒狂欢作乐，不亲自料理政事。
顺自负有才，不得居内，每怀郁怏，形于言色。遂纵酒欢娱，不亲政事。
Yuanshun believed in his own talent that he should not hold a position in the capital, he often felt gloomy and uncomfortable and it was revealed in his words and expressions. So he indulged in drinking, merrymaking and entertainment, not personally took care of government affairs.