《汉书·纪·哀帝纪》
班固评论：汉哀帝从为藩王到被立为太子，文辞博敏，幼有善闻。
赞曰：孝哀自为籓王及充太子之宫，文辞博敏，幼有令闻。
Ban Gu commented: Emperor Ai of Han, from being a vassal king to being established as the Crown Prince, was literary and quick-witted, and was known for his accomplishments in his youth.