《新唐书·列传·卷六十九》
崔宁本来和诸将平级，单靠作乱得高官，不敢专权，靠恩惠怀柔，因此没有威信。
宁本与诸将等夷，独因叛千百万得位，不敢自有，以恩柔煦育，故威令不行。
Cui Ning was originally an equal to the various generals, but simply because he rebelled he acquired a high rank, does not dare wield the full authority of his office, and relies on kindness to win favour, so he has no authority.