Generally speaking, one who intends to learn must be determined first and foremost. With great determination, one's achievement in learning will be great; with lack of will, his achievement will be small. There are some who show determination but still fail to succeed in learning. Without the will, however, there is no prospect of success.

大凡为学，先须立志，志大而大，志小而小。有有志而不遂者已，未有无志而成者也。

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