《资治通鉴·晋纪·晋纪四十》
刘裕对刘义隆说： 王昙首沉着坚毅，有器度，是宰相之才。你每件事都要征求他的意见。 
裕谓义隆曰： 王昙首沉毅有器度，宰相才也，汝每事咨之。 
Emperor Wu of Song said to Emperor Wen of Song: Wang Tanshou is calm and resolute, has great talent, and has the ability to be a Prime Minister. You should consult him on every matter. 