《资治通鉴·晋纪·晋纪三》
汉高祖尊重、宠爱的五位王最终都被除掉；光武帝抑制、贬损各位将领，他们因而能善终。
汉高祖尊宠五王而夷灭，光武抑损诸将而克终。
The five kings respected and favored by Emperor Gaozu of Han were eventually eliminated; Emperor Guangwu suppressed and belittled the generals, so they were able to end well.