《南齐书·志·卷九》
治理国家是质朴虔诚尊奉上天不树立抬高自己，处事要兼通旷达，务求开明长远。
政是质诚尊天，不自崇树，兼事通旷，必务开远。
Governance should be simple, devout, respecting heaven without trying to elevate oneself, dealing with things in a comprehensive and tolerant manner, pursuing enlightenment and prosperity.