《资治通鉴·唐纪·唐纪六十二》
如果官员因为出身和社会地位不高，但很有才干，却不能担任那些有名望的职务，那么，天下的种种事务谁去为陛下处理呢？
右有吏能者皆不得清流，则天下之事孰为陛下理之！
“If officials cannot take up dignified positions because they lack origins and social status, but possess ability, who will deal with the affairs of the world for Your Majesty?”