《三国志·魏书·程郭董刘蒋刘传》
刘晔认为 孟达有依靠不正当手段获取利益的想法，又倚仗才能，玩弄权术，一定不会心怀感激恩义。
晔以为 达有苟得之心，而恃才好术，必不能感恩怀义。
Liu Ye believed that Meng Da had a mind that was attracted to improper means for profit, and that he relied on his talent and manipulated power. He certainly would not have any sense of gratitude.