《太平广记·卷一百六十九·知人一》
即使是处在衰落和不顺利的时候，也不偷机取巧，奉承上司以求得好处，处在政局变动，社会动乱的时期，也不会丧失立场以求得保全自己。来俊臣罗织罪名，因为他有功而没有攻击他，袁智弘陷害忠良，因为他功高而没有敢涉及他。他踩着老虎尾巴而不惊惧，碰到龙的鳞片也不害怕，如同凤凰峙立在乌鸦群中，因为正大光明而免受其害，犬如豹子混杂的豺狼之中，因为忠诚而使敌人躲避。
处陵夷之运，不偷媚以取容；居版荡之朝，不逊辞以苟免，来俊臣罗织者，有功出之；袁智弘锻炼者，有功宽之，蹑虎尾而不惊，触龙鳞而不惧。凤跱鸱枭之内，直以全身；豹变豺狼之间，忠以远害。
Even in times of decline and adversity, he would not take advantage of others' weakness or seek favor from his superiors. When the political situation changed and society was in turmoil, he would not lose his principles in order to protect himself. Lai Junchen fabricated crimes, but because he was meritorious, he did not attack him. Yuan Zhihong framed loyal ministers, but because he had made great contributions, he did not dare to implicate him. He steps on the tiger's tail without fear, and touches the dragon's scales without fear. It is like a phoenix standing among crows. Because he is righteous, he can avoid being harmed. He is like a dog mixed with jackals, and because he is loyal, he makes his enemies avoid him.