《资治通鉴·晋纪·晋纪十八》
太常蔡谟议论，认为： 时机有利与不利，道有伸有屈，如果不考虑强弱的形势轻举妄动，那么会迅速败亡，有什么功业！
太常蔡谟议，以为： 时有否泰，道有屈伸，苟不计强弱而轻动，则亡不终日，何功之有！
Grand Master of Ceremonies Cai Mo commented: There are pros and cons to the timing, and there are stretches and bends in the path. If we act hastily without considering the balance of power, then we will be swiftly defeated. What glory will there be then!