《旧五代史·后唐·列传九》
郭崇韬位极人臣，权倾内外，出谋划策，必尽忠诚，对士族阶层的人也颇有奖掖录用，朝廷内外都称赞他。
崇韬既位极人臣，权倾内外，谋猷献纳，必尽忠规，士族朝伦，颇亦收奖人物，内外翕然称之。
Guo Chongtao held the highest ministerial position and wielded great power both inside and outside of the court. When he advised and strategized, he did so with utmost loyalty. He also praised and hired many people from noble families, and he was praised by everyone inside and outside of the court.