《梁书·列传·卷十》
皇上宽弘大量，爱惜功臣，常常为此而曲法；下臣身当执法重任，不敢违抗法纪。
陛下弘惜勋良，每为曲法；臣当官执宪，敢不直绳。
The Emperor has shown great kindness and cares for those with meritorious service, and often bends the law because of this. As a servant of the law, I dare not go against the law.