《梁书·列传·卷四十六》
史臣曰：胡僧祐军事才能早已著称，拔敌旗破敌阵，屡立战功；以致为保住气节献出生命，为王事而死，即使是古代的忠烈之士，又有什么超过他的呢。
史臣曰：胡僧祐勇干有闻，搴旗破敌者数矣；及捐躯殉节，殒身王事，虽古之忠烈，何以加焉。
According to historical accounts: Hu Sengyou was a military strategist since early on who often flew enemy flags and broke through enemy formations, establishing great military achievements; to the point where he gave up his life in order to maintain his integrity, and died for his king – even the loyal and brave warriors of ancient times could not surpass his accomplishments.