The imperial preface to Su's Collected Works emphasizes the greatness of his " spirit, " which distinguishes his works from mere " fine writing" and gives solidity to his fame.

赐予《苏东坡集》的序言就盛赞他浩然正的伟大，这种正就使他的作品不同于丽柔靡之作，并且使他的名屹立如山，不可动摇。