《后汉书·列传·党锢列传》
年轻时磨练清高气节，为州里推崇，举孝廉、光禄四行：敦厚、质朴、逊让、节俭。
少厉清节，为州里所服，举孝廉，光禄四行。
Cultivate an aloof and noble character in his youth and was respected by the local people. He was recommended by the local government as a filial son and a man with good character, and he had the four virtues: honesty, modesty, humility, and thrift.