Reading is beneficial, but it depends on the intention of the mind. — Qing Dynasty · Li Rui, "Military Mirror"
A good book is a faithful friend; it is never forgotten in a lifetime. — British Proverb
The fragrance of books remains in the chest. — Song Dynasty · Xin Qiji
Treat books like making new friends. — German · Goethe
Study diligently, grasp the core, prefer depth over breadth, and focus over quantity. — Zhou Enlai, "Selected Works of Zhou Enlai"
Books are inseparable life companions and mentors for young people. — Russian · Gorky
Books are as rich as the sea, containing all goods. A person's energy cannot absorb everything, but only seek what is desired. Therefore, scholars should focus on one intention in each pursuit. — Su Shi, "Essays and Briefs of Dongpo"
The light of a good book exceeds that of the stars. — Russian Proverb
Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles. — Qian Yong, "Lvyuan Conghua · Reading Ten Thousand Books"
There is no entertainment cheaper than reading, nor any more lasting satisfaction. — Montaigne
When reading, the mind is on the book; when working, the mind is on the task. — Song Dynasty · Zhu Xi, "Collected Categories of Zhu Xi's Words"
Books are calm and reliable friends. — French · Hugo
The more one reads, the stronger and braver the spirit becomes. — Russian · Gorky
A family without books is like a house without windows. — English · Johnson
The taste of external things may become boring with time; the taste of reading grows deeper with age. — Song Dynasty · Cheng Yi
Approach gradually, read thoroughly, and think deeply. — Song Dynasty · Zhu Xi, "Wife of Reading"