《新五代史·列传·唐臣传第十六》
秦王曾命令宾客们即席写文章，刘赞自以为是师傅，耻于和这群小人为伍，虽然勉强提笔，但显出不高兴的脸色。
秦王尝命宾客作文于坐中，赞自以师傅，耻与群小比伍，虽操笔勉强，有不悦之色。
King Qin had once ordered his guests to write articles on the spot. As a teacher, Liu Zan felt ashamed to associate with the mean guys. Although he picked up the pen reluctantly, an unhappy facial expression still showed.