《南史·列传·卷四十九》
等他长大以后，博学而有文才，不娶妻子，也不做官，与他的族弟刘讠于一起隐居寻求自己的志向，在林泽之中自由地旅游，以山水书籍互相娱乐。
及长，博学有文才，不娶不仕，与族弟吁并隐居求志，遨游林泽，以山水书籍相娱而已。
When he grew up, he was widely learned and had literary talent. He did not marry or take office, but instead secluded himself with his cousin Liu Yu to pursue their aspirations. They traveled freely in forests and marshes, enjoying themselves with mountains, water, and books.