禪林寶訓 3.34

3.34

山堂震和尚。初却曹山之命。郡守移文勉之。山堂辭之曰。若使飯粱囓肥作貪名之衲子。不若草衣木食為隱山之野人（清泉才菴主記聞）。

When Master Shantang Zhen at first declined the appointment to Caoshan, the commandery prefect sent an official letter urging him. Shantang declined it, saying: 'Rather than eating fine grain, chewing fat meats, and becoming a monk greedy for fame, it is better to wear grass clothing, eat tree fruits, and be a rustic recluse of the mountains.'" (Recorded Hearings of Hermitage Master Cai of Qingquan)