禪林寶訓 2.11

2.11

Zhantang said: 'Lingyuan was fond of reading the classics and histories; he never rested even briefly while eating or breathing, stopping only when he was able to recite them by heart. Huitang therefore scolded him. Lingyuan said, "I have heard that those who expend great effort reap distant success." Therefore Grand Historian Huang Luzhi said, "Brother Qing's love of learning is like the hungry and thirsty craving food and drink; he views profit, support, and ostentation as a foul stench." His sincerity was natural, not merely put on for show.' (*Zhuiyou ji*).