Learning without thinking is a waste, thinking without learning is peril. ——Confucius

Therefore, the purpose of reading and learning is to make one happy, improve one’s eyesight, and help one’s ears. ——Yan Zhitui

The ancients spared no effort in their knowledge, and their kung fu was only accomplished when they were young and old. ——Lu You

Kung fu comes from difficult situations, and knowledge comes from hardship. ——Hong Yingming

Education is more important than erudition. It is better to know ten things but not reach the ground than to know one thing but reach the ground. ——Dai Zhen

A gentleman’s learning must be inquiring, and asking and learning complement each other. Without learning, there is no way to doubt; without asking, there is no way to gain knowledge. ——Liu Kai

In any academic field, the last is always better than the first. ——Cai Yuanpei

Learning must have its own meaning; it is extremely unacceptable to focus on others without having an independent spirit. ——Zhang Taiyan

Any kind of learning or knowledge must be useful in life, and it is real learning and real knowledge. Otherwise, it cannot be said to be learning or knowledge. ——Li Dazhao

While you are still young and strong, work hard to develop a specialized knowledge. Youth is gone forever, and when the energy declines, it will be too late to learn.

——Hu Shi