《北史·列传·卷五十八》
你日后名望官位必定显要，遗憾的是我见不到了。 
汝后名宦必达，恨吾不及见耳。 
When Liu Xia was only twelve years old, Xiao Zao, the Marquis of Xichang of the Liang Dynasty, guarded Yongzhou. Liu Xia went to pay respects to the Marquis of Xichang in accordance with the etiquette of a civilian, and his demeanor, deportment, and poise were dignified and graceful.