《元史·列传·卷五十一》
恂早已以算术著名，裕宗向他求教，王恂说 ：算数只六艺之一，而定国家、安人民才是头等大事。 
恂早以算术名，裕宗尝问焉。恂曰： 算数，六艺之一，定国家，安人民，乃大事也。 
Xun had long been famous for his arithmetic, and Emperor Yuzong asked him for teachings. Wang Xun said: "Arithmetic is only one of the Six Arts, whereas establishing the state and calming the people are the paramount matters."