釋鑑稽古略續集 1.174

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范椁。字德機。清江人。天資頴異。雖癯然清苦。若不勝衣。卓然自樹於流俗外。吳澄誌以為特立獨行之士。可方東漢之君子。蓋非虛美云。

Fan Guo, courtesy name Deji, was a native of Qingjiang. By natural endowment, he was exceptionally gifted. Although lean, austere, and seemingly unable to bear the weight of his clothing, he distinguished himself far above vulgar customs. Wu Cheng, in his epitaph, considered him an extraordinary and independent gentleman who could match the noble men of the Eastern Han; this was indeed no empty praise.