《菜根谭·概论》
做人并不是要懂得什么高深的道理，摆脱了世俗人情就可进入名流之列；治学没有什么增进补益的功夫，摆脱了外物的干扰就能达到至高境界。
作人无甚高远的事业，摆脱得俗情便入名流；为学无甚增益的工夫，减除得物累便臻圣境。
Being a human being does not mean you have to understand profound principles. You can be famous and outstanding if you escape from worldly affairs; studying has no supplementary function. You can reach the highest level if you get rid of the interference of external affairs.