《三国志·蜀书·刘彭廖李刘魏杨传》
我看到处士绵竹的秦宓，有着山甫的美德，履行隽生的正直，枕石漱流，尹永运桃，偃息于仁义之徒，在浩大的领域中也很恬淡，品行高洁，守正不亏，即使是古人，前段也不能加以污蔑，如果您能招揽这个人，一定会有很好的名声，能有丰功厚利，建立功业，然后能在主君处记录功劳，能在来世留下声名，不也很美好吗？ 
伏见处士绵竹秦宓，膺山甫之德，履隽生之直，枕石漱流，吟咏缊袍，偃息於仁义之途，恬淡於浩然之域，高概节行，守真不亏，虽古人潜遁，蔑以加旃。若明府能招致此人，必有忠谠落落之誉，丰功厚利，建迹立勋，然后纪功於王府，飞声於来世，不亦美哉！ 
I saw Qin Mi, a recluse in Mianzhu, who possesses the virtues of Shanfu and acts with the integrity of Juan Sheng. He pillows on stones and drinks from flowing water, lives among benevolent and righteous people, and is free and easy in the vast fields. His character is noble and he adheres to the right path without loss. Even the ancients cannot slander him. If you can recruit this person, you will definitely have a good reputation and achieve great benefits, establish achievements, and then you can record your achievements with your lord and leave your reputation for future generations. Isn't that wonderful?