Read ten thousand books, and your pen will move like a god. In reading, understanding is key; merely following words without comprehension is futile. The danger in reading lies in failing to grasp the true meaning.
To be able to recite what one has read is not true proficiency. It is like a fleeting glance at a beautiful face—one sees it but gains nothing. If one tried to memorize every word of the *Records of the Grand Historian*, one would be a dullard. Similarly, remembering every trivial tale or vulgar poem is like filling a broken cupboard with rotten oil and stinking sauce—unpleasant to keep. — Zheng Xie
I have loved reading since I was a child; I have always spent all my pocket money on books. — Benjamin Franklin
Five carts of books are too many to cook with; both are busy seeking official positions. A single coin is enough to ask.
In the quiet and lonely Yangzi residence, year after year, a single bed of books. — Lu Zhaolin
Opening a book benefits the mind, especially with detailed annotations; half a book can lead to peace, so one should strive for the practical use of classics. — Pu Songling
Keeping reading notes not only aids memory but also serves as a form of self-assessment to discover one's insights. Regardless of whether one's understanding is correct or mature, writing notes leaves a deep impression. As time passes and more books are read, Revisiting old notes allows one to see how perspectives have changed and evolved. — Lao She
In my youth, my reading method made me somewhat fall behind my peers because I read fewer books. They read superficially, but such superficial reading may fail to digest the essence, causing them to forget quickly. My method, however, allowed me to gain clear and lasting impressions. Thus, as years passed, my knowledge reserves became much richer than theirs. — Lyubishchev
