年前,一位专家朋友,在《四库全书存目丛书》新闻发布会上说:“这件工作是积累资料,为今后百年的文艺复兴作准备。”我听后,深有所感。第一,我以为这的确是为新文化的发展、繁荣作了某些资料准备。第二,这位朋友的提法或者说命题,与众不同,有新意,起码没有用传统文化去代替新文化。第三,文艺复兴的提法要斟酌,因为时代不同了 Years ago, an expert friend said at a press conference about the depositories of Siku Quanshu: “This work is to accumulate information and prepare for the next 100 years of Renaissance.” After I listened, I was deeply touched. First, I think this is really something for the development and prosperity of the new culture. Second, this friend’s formulation or proposition, unusual and innovative, at least not to use traditional culture to replace the new culture. Third, the formulation of the Renaissance should be weighed down because the times are different