《后汉书·本纪·孝顺孝冲孝质帝纪》
史官颂赞说：顺帝刚立为帝时，俊杰之士都在他身边，可他不能砥砺而进行改革自新，最终沦溺于私嬖近习，依托苟安，贪货贿而增人邑。
赞曰：孝顺初立，时髦允集。匪砥匪革，终沧嬖习。
The official historian praised and said: When Shun Emperor had just become emperor, the talented scholars were all at his side, but he could not sharpen himself and carry out reforms and self-renewal. In the end, he fell into the trap of being favored by concubines and followers, relying on comfort and security, and increasing the number of his towns and cities owing to graft and bribery.