《资治通鉴·晋纪·晋纪十四》
司马说： 我之所以起兵，是心存为忠义献身的志向，怎能贪生怕死、苟且活命，当一个败逃的将领呢！
承曰： 吾之起兵，志欲死于忠义，岂可贪生苟免，为奔败之将乎！
Sima said: I raised an army because I aspire to sacrifice myself for loyalty and righteousness, how could I be content with fearing death and seeking only to survive, becoming a defeated general?!