禪林寶訓 3.21

3.21

死心謂湛堂曰。學者有才識忠信節義者上也。其才雖不高謹而有量者次也。其或懷邪觀望隨勢改易此真小人也。若置之於人前。必壞叢林而污瀆法門也（實錄）。

Sixin said to Zhantang: "Among students, those who possess talent, discernment, loyalty, trustworthiness, integrity, and righteousness are superior. Those whose talent may not be elevated, but who are cautious and magnanimous, are second. Those who perhaps harbor wickedness, wait to see which way the wind blows, and change according to the shift of power are true petty men. If they are placed before others, they will certainly ruin the monastic grove and defile the Dharma gate." (Veritable Record)