The imagination of those who are ignorant and lack skill is often like wings without feet; it lacks a foundation and cannot take root.
Confucius once said: "One must not be contemptuous of young men; for who can know that those who come after will not be as good as those now living? But when a man has reached the age of forty or fifty and has still not made a name for himself, he is not worth being feared." This means that young people deserve respect, as one can never know if successors will surpass their predecessors. However, if a person reaches the age of forty or fifty without any recognition, they are no longer worthy of such awe.
The mind is a spiritual entity; if left unused, it remains ever-present. If used slightly, one achieves small success; if used extensively, one achieves great success; if used with flexibility, one attains the divine. — Tang Zhen, "Qian Shu"
Inspiration for writing arises only when one is in a good mood and holds a sublime sense of compassion.
Reading requires "three attentions": attention of the heart, the eyes, and the mouth. If the heart is not present, the eyes will not observe carefully. If the heart and eyes are not focused, and one merely recites aimlessly, retention is impossible, and any memory formed will not last. Of these three, the attention of the heart is the most urgent. Once the heart is engaged, how could the eyes and mouth possibly lag behind?
Books are the gateways that lead us into the hearts of others and into the worlds of other nations.
Since ancient times, no one who has achieved greatness in learning has been able to do so without the character for "hardship." — Anonymous
Reading a good book is like conversing with a noble person.
Learning is like rowing a boat against the current; if you do not advance, you will fall back. — Anonymous
Do not let your prime years pass in futility; in life, there is nothing better than reading. — Song Dynasty Poetry
Books are the ladder of human progress. Only through continuous reading can we acquire knowledge. University students find good jobs because they persist in their studies. If you read continuously, you will become well-versed in the vast world.
Following the initial devotion of the elderly masters, I spend half my time cultivating my mind and half my time reading.
When your mind is agitated, read a book to restore peace to your soul. When work leaves you exhausted, read a book to bring relaxation to your heart. When life feels frustrating, read a book to find joy in your spirit. On World Book Day, hurry up and pick up your favorite book!
