Zhu Xi’s famous sayings about reading are introduced as follows:

1. A single mind can prosper a country, and a single mind can destroy a country. It is only between public and private matters. ——Zhu Xi

Translation: A heart can make a country prosper, a heart can make a country perish, only between public and private.

2. It is easy for a young person to learn from an old person, but it is difficult to learn from an old person. Time should not be wasted. I haven't noticed the dream of spring grass in the pond, but the phoenix leaves in front of the steps have already sounded in autumn. ——This is "Occurrence" by Zhu Xi of the Song Dynasty

It means: Time passes easily. If you don't cherish your youthful time, you will slowly grow old in a blink of an eye. If you only think of learning when you are old, it will be too late. Don't underestimate even a little bit of time. Spring has just arrived and you haven't noticed that the spring grass is green yet. In the blink of an eye, the sycamore leaves in front of the steps have turned yellow.

3. I have always wasted my efforts, but today I am in the middle of the flow. ——Zhu Xi of the Song Dynasty, "Reflections on Reading Books"

Interpretation: In the past, I was unwilling to study and wasted a lot of motivation. Now I am eager to learn. Every day in my reading life, I am like a boat sailing along the river in the middle of the river. .

4. Ask the canal how clear it is, because there is a source of living water. ——From "Guanshu Youfei"

Translation Why is this water so clear? Because there is always living water replenishing the source, and it keeps flowing down.

5. Be progressive in order, read carefully and think carefully. ——From "The Essentials of Reading" by Zhu Xi of the Southern Song Dynasty

The way to explain reading is to take your time and proceed bit by bit. Read it several times and think more when you encounter problems.