《资治通鉴·梁纪·梁纪二十一》
他写起文章来，提笔马上就能成篇，平时常说： 我比起文士来更善为文，比起武夫来却有些惭愧。 
作文章，援笔立就。常言： 我韬于文士，愧于武夫。 
When he wrote articles, he would start writing as soon as he picked up his pen. He often said, "When compared to a writer, I am more talented in writing. When compared to a military man, I am a bit ashamed."