The more I learn, the more I realize my ignorance. — [France] Descartes
Life is short, and spare time is scarce; therefore, we should not waste a single moment on books of little value. — Ruskin
The existence of all things is for the ultimate purpose of becoming a book. — Stephane Mallarme
The reason for reading is to escape mediocrity. One day earlier means one day more of life's brilliance; one day later means one day more of the burden of mediocrity.
A gentleman does not seek to satisfy his hunger or dwell in comfort; he is diligent in action and cautious in speech, and turns to those who embody the Way to correct himself. This can be called diligent learning.
There is nothing better than restraining desires to nurture the mind, and no greater pleasure than reading. — Qi Jiguang
Books — the true university of the modern world. — Thomas Carlyle, England
Reading is like mining; it is "picking gold from sand." — Zhao Shuli
To establish character, one must first establish learning; to establish learning, one must take reading as the foundation. — Zheng Genglao (Song Dynasty)
In reading, one must guard against haste; lingering over the text brings long-lasting interest. If not fully understood, it is okay to pass over for now, but matters of personal necessity should be considered urgently. — Lu Jiuyuan
Reading dead books harms oneself and, once spoken, harms others; but not reading is hardly any better. Good books are the flourishing bloodlines of great minds. — Milton
Knowledge is as precious as human blood. Without blood, the body weakens; without knowledge, the mind withers.
Knowledge is stored in the vast sea of humility.
To infer three from one, or know ten from one, requires the student's deep effort and thorough mastery of principles; only then can one achieve intuitive understanding to this extent.
A family that does not read is a spiritually broken family. — [Russia] Pavlenko
Reading is an adventure, like exploring a new continent or conquering new land. — Dewey
Without polishing, a gem will not shine.
Eagerness for learning is like a spring sprout; though one does not see it grow, it increases daily. Cessation of learning is like a whetstone; though one does not see it wear down, it diminishes daily.
Let our qualities and civilization be reflected in every word and deed!
