《太平广记·卷一百六十四·名贤（》
萧颖士的学问和文章，都在文人学者中名列第一，享有盛名，但一直被埋没而没有当官的机会。
萧颖士，文章学术，俱冠词林，负盛名而洇沈不遇。
Xiao Yingshi’s knowledge and writing were first-class among literati and scholars, and he had a great reputation. However, he was always unknown and never had the opportunity to hold official positions.