《明史·列传·卷十六》
刘基谢绝说： 我太疾恶如仇了，又不耐烦处理繁杂事务，如果勉强承担这一重任，恐怕要辜负皇上委托。
基曰： 臣疾恶太甚，又不耐繁剧，为之且孤上恩。
Liu Ji declined, saying: I am too intolerant of evil and dislike dealing with complicated matters, if I reluctantly take on this heavy responsibility, I am afraid that I will disappoint Your Majesty's trust.