在初學的階段,由小學至大學,我們與其倡言趣味,不如偏重紀律。一個合理編列的課程表,猶如一個營養均衡的食譜,里面各個項目都是有益而必需的,不可偏廢,不可再有選擇。所謂選修科目也只是在某一項目范圍內略有揀選余地而已。一個受過良好教育的人,猶如一個科班出身的戲劇演員,在學習的時候要服從嚴格的紀律,唱工做工都要認真學習,各種角色的戲都要完全諳通,學成之后才能各按其趣味而單獨發展其所長。學問要有根底,根底要打得平整堅實,以后永遠受用。
A curriculum schedule arranged reasonably is as good as a nutrition-balanced recipe in which every item is beneficial, indispensable and best chosen and cannot be neglected. The so-called selective subjects are only some limited options within a certain range. A well-educated person is much like an opera performer by professional training who has to observe strict disciplines in studying the art of singing, acting and acrobatic skills earnestly and learn to play all kinds of roles well. Only after this all-round training, can he develop the things he is specially good at and interested in. Studying needs foundation which, if solid and evenly, will benefit you all life long.