《史记·七十列传·张仪列传》
不久苏秦对他左右亲近的人说： 张仪是天下最有才能的人，我大概比不上他呀。
苏秦已而告其舍人曰： 张仪，天下贤士，吾殆弗如也。
Soon Su Qin said to his close associates: ''Zhang Yi is the most talented person in the world. In all likelihood, I cannot compare with him.''