《菜根谭·概论》
读书不理解古圣先贤的思想精义，只能成为一个写字匠；做官如果不爱护百姓，就如同一个穿着官服的强盗；只传授学问却不注重身体力行，那就像一个只讲理论而缺少修行的和尚；创立事业而不想积累功德，那就像一朵艳丽却很快凋谢的昙花。
读书不见圣贤，如铅椠佣。居官不爱子民，如衣冠盗。讲学不尚躬行，如口头禅。立业不思种德。如眼前花。
If you study without understanding the essence of the thoughts of ancient sages, you can only become a calligrapher; if you are an official, but do not care for the people, you are like a robber in official uniform; if you only impart knowledge but do not pay attention to putting it into practice, you are like a monk who only talks about theory but does not cultivate; if you start a career without thinking of accumulating merit, you are like a gorgeous but short-lived昙花。