“精诚所至,金石为开”考

An Investigation of "Faith Will Move Mountains"

"精诚所至,金石为开"是人们常用的一句话,然而很多人对它的出处及所涉及的人物都有所误解。本文经过材料的比对得出结论,认为这句话的形成经历了一个很长的过程。这句话的准确出处应该是《初刻拍案惊奇》,且这句话与李广并无关系。

＂Faith will move mountains＂ is a common saying, but many people have a wrong about its origin and the relevant character. Through the comparison of the materials, this article eludes that the formation of the saying has experienced a long process, which takes its origin First strike the table in surprise, has no relation with Li Ouang.