《宋书·志·卷十六》
我遇着皇家多难，进朝廷继承帝位，德行浅薄，功勋微小，我常常不能安睡，心碎惭愧，近来麟凤都显现祯祥，茅和嘉禾都同时出现瑞兆，虽说符瑞已经显现，但我惭愧之心仍然深重，希望能继续发扬先王的心志，拓清中原，行礼拜谒神明，我将会努力去做。 
朕遭家多难，入纂绝业，德薄勋浅，鉴寐崩愧。顷麟凤表祯，茅禾兼瑞，虽符祥显见，恧乎犹深，庶仰述先志，拓清中宇，礼祇谒神，朕将试哉。 
I encountered many difficulties in the royal family and succeeded to the throne in the court. I have little virtue and little merit. I often can't sleep, heartbroken and ashamed. Recently, Qilin and Phoenix have shown auspicious signs, and Mao and Jiahe have appeared at the same time. Although the symbol has appeared, I am still deeply ashamed. I hope to continue the ambition of the former king, clear the Central Plains, worship God, and I will work hard.