《宋史·列传·卷一百九十三》
吕祖谦承继张载、二程之学，但能旁征博引。平生心平气和，不标新立异，一时间，许多杰出人士皆对其心悦诚服。
祖谦学以关、洛为宗，而旁稽载籍，不见涯涘。心平气和，不立崖异，一时英伟卓荦之士皆归心焉。
Lv Zuqian inherited the knowledge of Zhang Zai, Ercheng, but was able to cite extensively. He was calm and moderate all his life, and did not advertise himself as unconventional. For a time, many outstanding people were convinced of him.