【编者按】 生活中的我们，难免习焉不察。环境、密切接触的人群、社会风气，乃至不同的行业，都可以让人沾染 上习气。有一次我们研究所想招一个人。我们招人的条件比较严格，标准是人品第一、学问第一。有人 问我，两个第一谁在前面？我回答，学问好的人品在前面，人品好的学问在前面。那一次想招的这个 人，成果很多，也很有影响。大家见面多次，实在看不出有什么不好。后来明白，原来他是文学出身， 身上有文学习气。有文学习气，距离学问境界，就差了那么一点点。真正进入学问境界的人，连文学习 气都需要刊落。社会上有各种行业，各种专业，行业和专业本身，时间长了，也会滋生特有的习气。在 一界长了，就有一界的习气。不是俗气，是习气。俗气不必说了，连习气都需要刊落，才能成为所期待 的不一样的人。如何刊落？读书是重要途径。 读书还有助于确立人生的自我认知，就是弄明白自己。通过读书，会意识到自己是立身于从古至今的历 史河流里，在这条河流里反照自己，可明白自己的身份和角色。当然书读得好，具有高华的气质，对找 一份合意的工作，会有帮助，慢慢获得事业上的成就感。我小的时候发蒙，那是在1940年代初，念《三 字经》《百家姓》《千字文》《唐诗三百首》《古文观 ...

Core Insights - The articles explore the concept of "hidden doors" in literature, where each book addresses a fundamental question that the author grapples with, revealing deeper truths and insights [43][45]. Group 1: Key Themes in Literature - Each book serves as a response to a profound dilemma faced by the author, highlighting the essence of their existential inquiries [43][44]. - The "dark door" concept signifies the deeper understanding that can be unlocked through reading, allowing readers to discover the underlying messages and themes [45]. Group 2: Author's Dialogue - The true dialogue in literature is not with the audience but with the author's inner struggles and realizations, reflecting their personal journeys [5][21][33]. - Authors often confront their own vulnerabilities and questions, using their works as a means to explore and articulate these complex emotions [11][18][30]. Group 3: Transformative Insights - Each book presents a pivotal shift in understanding, guiding readers from confusion to clarity regarding their own lives and choices [8][16][24][35]. - The insights gained from these literary works encourage readers to reflect on their own experiences and perceptions, fostering personal growth and awareness [10][17][39].