Xiong said in "Dharma Words. Asking God": "Words are the voice of the heart; writing is the picture of the heart. The sound and the picture are the same as those of the gentleman and the villain." This passage contains an important point. Literary theory proposition--The article is like the person. The West also has similar ideas. Buffon of France has a famous saying: "Style is personality." In most cases, a writer's literary character and character are consistent, harmoniously unified in the writer's individual life and creative texts. However, there is another phenomenon in the history of literature, that is, "the literature is not as good as the people." In this regard, Pan Yue, Ruan Dacheng and Zhou Zuoren are examples that are often cited.

The traitor Ruan Dacheng (named Yuanhai) in the late Ming Dynasty relied on Wei Zhongxian to eunuch the party in his early years. In the Southern Ming Dynasty, he also flattered the traitor Prime Minister Ma Shiying. He was despised by people at the time. The "History of the Ming Dynasty" listed him in the "Biography of Renchen". He was such a treacherous person, but many of his poems were imitated by Tao Yuanming. However, the pure will become clear from itself, and the turbid will become turbid from itself. Tao Yuanming stayed true to his ambitions, held high standards, and his poetic style was simple and pure. His literary style and character were harmoniously blended together, which is the best interpretation of "the literature is like the person". Ruan Dacheng had no moral integrity and a low moral character, but he tried to imitate others and wanted to gain a good reputation to cover up his dirty work, but in the end he could not escape the discernment of the law. Mr. Qian Zhongshu pointed out pointedly in "Talking about Art. The text is like the person": "The condition of Yuanhai is getting worse and worse. When listening to his words, one feels indifferent and peaceful, and one is in tune with nature because of heaven's secrets. But when one looks at others, one will wink and wink, and his teeth and waist will be bent. I feel restless and at ease all over."

People like Pan Yue, Ruan Dacheng and Zhou Zuoren who are "not as good at writing as others" advertise themselves as indifferent and self-righteous, but in their hearts they are passionate about fame and fortune, and are petty and humble. If you only listen to his words and believe his actions, you will often miss the mark. Confucius said it best: "As for others, I listen to their words and observe their actions."