《宋史·列传·卷一百三十二》
洪迈考究典故，涉猎经史，极尽鬼神事物的变化，手写《资治通鉴》共三遍。
迈考阅典故，渔猎经史，极鬼神事物之变，手书《资治通鉴》凡三。
Hong Mai studied historical anecdotes, was well-versed in classics and history and knew everything about the changes of ghosts and gods. He hand-copied the "Comprehensive Mirror for Aid in Government" three times.