《南齐书·列传·卷三十八》
皇上回答说： 风气沉沦民俗败落已经二十余年，就凭我来抵挡，哪能够一下子就能扫除，幸而能够几年尽力挽救苍生，对于万物必有功效。
上答曰： 风沦俗败，二十余年，以吾当之，岂得顿扫。幸得数载尽力救苍生者，必有功于万物也。
The emperor replied: The decline of social customs has lasted for more than 20 years. It's up to me to resist it, how can I eliminate it all at once? Fortunately, if I can try my best to save the people for several years, it will definitely be effective.