《梁书·列传·卷二十一》
权势之家上等品第，还应当以社会舆论相衡量；有杰出才能的下层吏员，不可以地位形貌加以限制。
势门上品，犹当格以清谈；英俊下僚，不可限以位貌。
The powerful and influential families rank in the first place, but they should still be judged by public opinion. The low-level officials with outstanding talents should not be restricted by their ranks and appearances.