In the library, I saw Gorky’s famous sayings, as follows:

1. Books are the ladder of human progress. This sentence tells us that reading books can promote human progress, because books contain the wisdom and experience of previous generations. Through reading, we can acquire more knowledge and experience, so as to better deal with various challenges in real life. .

2. The more difficult life is, the stronger I feel. This sentence tells us that when facing difficulties and setbacks in life, we should stay strong and courageous and not give up easily. Only through continuous hard work and struggle can we overcome difficulties and achieve our goals.

3. Only human labor is sacred. This sentence tells us that only what we obtain through our own labor is the most valuable, because it requires our efforts and sweat.

4. There is only one kind of heroism in the world, and that is a person who understands life and loves life. This sentence tells us that only those who understand life and love life are the real heroes.

5. A person needs to have a goal to achieve a state of true health and happiness. This sentence tells us that a person needs to have a clear goal to guide his direction. Only by constantly pursuing goals can he realize his own value and meaning.

Gorky’s contribution:

1. Literary creation: Gorky’s literary works cover novels, essays, poetry and other forms. His works reflect the suffering and struggle of people’s lives. , showing his deep understanding of the Russian national spirit. One of his representative works is the novella "Childhood", which reflects the reality of Russian society at the end of the 19th century by describing the growth experience of a child. In addition, he also created autobiographical trilogies such as "In the World" and "My University", which reflected social and historical changes through personal growth experiences.

2. Literary theory: Gorky also made contributions in literary theory. He advocated that literature and art should reflect the lives and emotions of the people and emphasize the people's nature of art. He believed that literary and artistic works should truly express the people's lives, emotions, sorrows, and joys. This authenticity and people's nature are the standards for measuring the value of works.

3. Political commentary: Gorky actively participated in social and political activities and wrote a large number of political articles and manifestos to express his views and opinions on social and political issues. His political articles criticized current ills and called for reform, which played an important role in promoting social progress and ideological enlightenment.

4. Social activities: Gorky also actively participates in social welfare undertakings and pays attention to the rights and welfare of disadvantaged groups. He founded some cultural groups and institutions, such as the Gorky Theater Academy, the Moscow Art Theater, etc., and contributed to cultivating literary and artistic talents and promoting the development of cultural undertakings.