季羡林是著名东方学大师、历史学家、作家,曾被授予2006年“感动中国”人物,颁奖词中称:“学问铸成大地的风景,他把心汇入传统,把心留在东方……季羡林先生为人所敬仰,不仅因为他的学识,还因为他的品格……他的书,不仅是个人一生的写照,也是近百年来中国知识分子历程的反映。” Ji Xianlin is a famous oriental master, historian and writer who was awarded the 2006 “Touched China” figure. The awarding speech states: "The learning cast into the landscape of the earth. In the East, Mr. Ji Xianlin admired people not only because of his knowledge, but also because of his character ... His book is not only a reflection of one’s life but also a reflection of the journey of Chinese intellectuals in the past century.