《梁书·列传·卷五十一》
陶弘景为人通达事理，处事灵活，待人谦敬有礼，无论是出仕还是退隐，他的举动都符合这标准。
弘景为人，圆通谦谨，出处冥会，心如明镜，遇物便了，言无烦舛，有亦辄觉。
Tao Hongjing was a man who was well-informed and worldly-wise, flexible in his approach to things and humble and courteous in his treatment of others. Whether in his official capacity or in retirement, his conduct always conformed to these standards.