《宋史·列传·卷一百六十》
他透彻地论述说 ：往年把道学看作伪学的人，想把讲求道学的人流放到远方，堵塞言路，使忠义的人闭口不言，天下的风气怎能再被破坏成这样呢？ 又说 ：要想获得人心，不如除去贪吏；要想除去贪吏，不如使朝廷清明。
极论 往年以道学为伪学者，欲加远窜，杜绝言语，使忠义士箝口结舌，天下之气岂堪再沮坏如此耶？ 又谓： 欲结人心，莫若去贪吏；欲去贪吏，莫若清朝廷。
He stated thoroughly: In past years, those who considered Daoism to be a false study, wanted to exile those who advocated Daoism to remote areas, blocking the path of speech, causing the loyal and righteous people to keep silent. How could the atmosphere of the world be further destroyed like this? He also said: If you want to win people's hearts, it is not as good as removing corrupt officials. If you want to remove corrupt officials, it is not as good as making the imperial court clear and just.