禪林寶訓 4.42

4.42

自得曰。良玉未剖瓦石無異。名驥未馳駑駘相雜。逮其剖而瑩之馳而試之。則玉石駑驥分矣。夫衲子之賢德而未用也。混於稠人中竟何辨別。要在高明之士。以公論舉之。任以職事。驗以才能。責以成務。則與庸流逈然不同矣（與或菴書）。

Zide said, "Before fine jade is cut open, it is no different from tiles and stones; before a renowned steed gallops, it is mixed among tired nags. When it is cut open and polished, and when it gallops and is tested, then jade and stone, nag and steed are distinguished. Now when the worthy virtue of a patch-robed monk is not yet employed, mixed in the crowd of people, how can it be distinguished after all? It relies on men of high discernment to recommend him through public acclaim, entrust him with official responsibilities, test him by his talent and ability, and hold him responsible for accomplishing tasks; then he will be vastly different from the mediocre sort." (Letter to Huo'an)