《宋史·列传·卷一百三十八》
当秦桧当权时，天下认识与不认识的，都以疑忌置于死地。因此士大夫无不曲意阿附以求得自保。
方秦桧秉政，天下识与不识，率以疑忌置之死地，故士大夫无不曲意阿附为自安计。
When Qin Hui was in power, everyone in the world, both acquaintances and strangers, was put to death with suspicion. Therefore, all the scholars and officials did not hesitate to flatter him in order to protect themselves.