《围炉夜话·第三则》
再没有什么东西可以来改变贫穷的话，就用自身的节俭来改善它。资质愚鲁没什么大不了，只要勤勤恳恳总有所成。
贫无可奈惟求俭，拙亦何妨只要勤。
If there is nothing else that can change poverty, then use one's own thriftiness to improve it. Being foolish and stupid is not a big deal, as long as one is diligent and hardworking, there will always be accomplishments.