廣弘明集 30.176

30.176

有梁正士簡陵蕭綱。立身行己。終始若一。風雨如晦。鷄鳴不已。非欺暗室。豈況三光。數至於此。命也如何。

"I, the upright gentleman of the Liang, Xiao Gang of Jianling, in establishing myself and conducting my affairs, have been consistent from beginning to end. 'Though wind and rain bring murky darkness, the cock crows unceasingly.' I have not cheated the dark chamber; how much less the Three Luminaries! That fate has come to this—what can be done about destiny?"