Read books with heart to gain new insights; practice with diligence to achieve new achievements. Learning should never cease. Blue is taken from the indigo plant, yet it is bluer than the plant; ice is made from water, yet it is colder than water. ——Xunzi If you read books repeatedly without boredom and reflect deeply, you will find understanding. In reading, seek the essence; in practice, strive for innovation. Reading in autumn amidst the cool dew, immerse in research and master literature. Learning is the comprehension of others; innovation is the creation of self. Dwelling in the spiritual mountain valley, diligently reading poems and books by candlelight. ——Xue Lingzhi's "Song of the Cottage" Even if one studies for a thousand years and possesses five carts of books, if one only sees the good and misses the bad, or fails to recognize errors, it is like the "boxes and baskets" mentioned by Ge Hong; Confucius said, "Even if they are many, what use are they?" ——Liu Zhiji Kuang Heng, courtesy name Zhigui, was so diligent in his studies that when he lacked a candle, he pierced his wall to let in light, using books to reflect the light to read. ——Ge Hong We do not need rote memorization, but we must ensure that every learner uses basic facts to develop and refine their thinking skills. ——Lenin One should have an interest in reading and choose books wisely. If one skips fundamental knowledge and jumps into massive volumes without comprehension, one will naturally feel frustrated, making it hard to maintain interest. ——Cao Fang Strive to master every word in the world and resolve to read every book in the world. ——Su Dongpo A skilled reader advances and sweeps away daily. To advance is to break through barriers; to sweep is to leave nothing behind. ——Zheng Xie Reciting a thousand chapters with incorrect meaning is not as good as one essential meaning that can eliminate evil. Reciting a thousand words without righteousness is of no use, unlike one meaning that can be practiced. Reciting many scriptures without understanding is of no use; understanding a single phrase can lead to the Way. ——Master Buddha
