《南齐书·列传·卷二十五》
姚道和开始任孝武帝的安北行佐，很有名声，读了不少书史。
道和出身为孝武安北行佐，有世名，颇读书史。
Yao Daoheng began by serving as the Attendant Officer of the Northern Guard for Emperor Xiaowu, and had a great reputation, having read many books and histories.