《太平广记·卷一百六十九·知人一》
刘洎的性格最坚贞，说话大多涉及到利益关系，但是其意图，如果是答应朋友的，他一定想办法办成，也不应该提倡。
刘洎性最坚贞，言多利益，然其意尚，然诺朋友，能自补阙，亦何以尚焉。
Liu Ji has the most resolute personality, and most of the things he says concern questions of interests. However, regarding his intentions, if he promises a friend something, he will definitely find a way to accomplish it, but this should not be encouraged.