There are three aspects to reading: the heart, the eyes, and the mouth must all be present. If the heart is not engaged, the eyes will not see carefully. If neither the mind nor the eyes are focused, one will merely recite idly and read aimlessly, which will never lead to retention or long-term memory.
Have I been loyal in the affairs of those I serve? Have I been trustworthy in my interactions with friends? Have I practiced what I have learned?
There is no entertainment better than reading, nor any satisfaction more enduring. — Anonymous
Experienced readers use two eyes: one sees the words on the page, while the other sees the meaning behind the paper. — Anonymous
There are three aspects to reading: the heart, the eyes, and the mouth must all be present. If the heart is not engaged, the eyes will not see carefully. If neither the mind nor the eyes are focused, one will merely recite idly and read aimlessly, which will never lead to retention or long-term memory. Among the three, the heart is the most critical. Once the heart is engaged, how can the eyes and mouth fail to follow?
Seize the opportunity and transcend your dreams. — Xie Fang
Books are the doorway that takes us into the hearts of others and into other nations.
The study is the spiritual nest of the scholar and the Zen hall of life. — Anonymous
A person who does not read is like a traveler in the night.
The greatest joy is reading; the most vital duty is educating one's children.
Collecting books is not difficult; being able to read them is. Reading them is not difficult; understanding them is. Understanding them is not difficult; applying them is. Applying them is not difficult; remembering them is.