《围炉夜话·第一七六则》
广博地去求取学问，坚定自己的志向，切实向人请教，并仔细地思考，这是追求学问的重要功夫；心神安祥，不心浮气躁，拥有深刻的智慧和沉毅的勇气，这是做大事所须具备的主要能力。
博学笃志，切问近思，此八字是收放心的工夫；神闲气静，智深勇沉，此八字是干大事的本领。
To seek knowledge widely, to have a firm aspiration, to ask others for advice and to think carefully are the essential skills in pursuing knowledge; to be at peace of mind, not to be impetuous, to have profound wisdom and perseverance are the main abilities required to accomplish great things.