"The qualification of a gentleman is not different from the average person, but the gentleman is good with the help of external objects." 君子生非异也,善假于物也。
Mr. Qian Mu: “Warmth and Respect” for the Country’s History
"Those who are said to have some knowledge of their country's past history must be accompanied by a warmth and respect for their country's past history."
Extract | Vegetable Root Discourse (7)
"Talks by a man who lives on vegetable roots", or more freely "Talks by a man who lives a plain and humble life".