A gentleman's way is subtle yet shines daily; the way of a small man is obvious yet fades daily. A gentleman's way is simple yet profound, gentle yet orderly, knowing the far through the near, the beginning through the end, and the subtle through the manifest. It is a path to virtue.
Feeling that one is needed and close to others is life's greatest enjoyment and highest joy. Never forget this truth; it will bring you infinite happiness.
Do not read too much, but think more; such reading has benefited me greatly. — Rousseau
As experience accumulates, one becomes more prudent, much like how accumulating knowledge leads to erudition. — Hobbes
Even if I were confined within a nutshell, I would still consider myself the king of infinite space.
What makes reading precious and valuable is nothing other than books. People seek to know much and see widely, but they do not want to read. This is like seeking satiety without working, or wanting warmth without making clothes. The purpose of reading and scholarship is to clarify the mind and benefit one's actions. — Yan Zhichui
Read good books, with the condition that you do not read bad ones. For life is short, and time and energy are limited. — Schopenhauer
Reading can be divided into skimming, reading, and studying. Skimming is looking through novels or magazines during leisure; general books and periodicals are often easy to understand and may only require one or two readings; studying is a different matter, involving the intensive study of high-value and profound works. — Wang Zikun
The hallmark of literary value is whether readers can interpret it in various ways. Conversely, pornography lacks literary value because if one tries to read it through any lens other than sexual stimulation, it becomes tiresome. — William Oakden
In reading, intelligence is marked by the ability to use different methods for different books. For great books, the key is not how many you read, but how much you understand. A few close friends are better than many acquaintances; thus, do not be impatient with the effort required for a masterpiece compared to a newspaper. — Mortimer Adler
Wisdom is gained through reading, but true character and nature are refined through practice. Otherwise, even after reading ten thousand books, one's temperament remains no different from an uneducated person. — Yan Yuan
What is the purpose of reading? To debate great principles to cultivate governance, and to examine subtle words to master profound meanings. — Wang Fuzhi
I urge young people to read widely, study diligently, and research earnestly. Great scholars throughout history have achieved much through relentless reading. Without books, there is no profound knowledge or personal growth. — Yi Mingzhu
