《北史·列传·卷二十六》
伯父裴让之对他说 ：看你的神情器识，将来足可以成为俊才之士。要想求得仕途通达，一定要培养治理天下的本领。 
世父让之谓曰： 观汝神识，足成才士，欲求宦达，当资干世之务。 
His uncle Pei Rangzhi told him: "Judging from your demeanor and bearing, you will surely become a talented person in the future. If you want to succeed in your career, you must cultivate the ability to govern the world. "