《北史·列传·卷六十五》
有上书献赋，制讠来镌铭的，都用来褒扬德行，述说贤哲，标明勋业，论证事理。
其有上书献赋，制诔镌铭，皆以褒德序贤，明勋证理。
There are some who submit memorials and offer eulogies, who formulate speeches and compose inscriptions, all of which are used to praise virtue, describe the wise and virtuous, highlight meritorious achievements, and debate issues of morality.