"Originally a man from the back mountains, occasionally a guest in the front hall; dancing with half a book in the scripture pavilion, speaking of the vast sky while sitting in a well." — Ding Yuanying
"To be rich and not benevolent is a flaw; to be benevolent and not rich is a pity."
"Reading should not be about quantity, but about depth."
"Reading is not always beneficial, as some books are not suitable for children. This is not because the books are poor, but because their content may impact their physical and mental health, influencing their thoughts and subsequently affecting their studies."
"Using knowledge merely for decoration is hypocrisy; relying solely on academic rules to judge matters is a scholar's eccentricity."
"One must understand the methods of entering and exiting a book. First, seek how to enter, and finally, seek how to exit. Seeing things intimately is the method of entry; using knowledge freely is the method of exit. If one cannot enter a book, one will not understand the intention of the ancients; if one can only exit a book, one will be trapped by the words. Only by knowing both entry and exit can one master the essence of books."
"Enjoy nature, read books, listen to music, and love those around you."
"Without reading, one lacks true cultivation and the capacity for discernment." — Herzen, On Literature
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." — Thomas Edison