A maxim inspired me as follows:

On the road of my life, there are many words that I have forgotten, but there is one sentence that has always been with me. 12 spring and autumn. That is "sharpening the sword will never waste time chopping wood".

The superficial meaning of the famous saying "Sharpening the knife will not delay the time of chopping wood" means that sharpening the knife before chopping wood will not delay the time of chopping wood. The reality is: taking the time to prepare beforehand will be more conducive to the success of the matter. I just don't understand the importance of "sharpening the knife".

Take math problems as an example. I usually don’t pay attention in class and think I understand everything. But when it comes time to do the test questions, a few simple arithmetic questions can be solved quickly, but the later more difficult questions often "run aground".

That day was also a math class. The teacher gave in-depth and simple guidance on problem-solving methods and steps on the podium. And I was still seated, whispering and making small movements. When it came time to do the questions, I was just thinking about it, but I remembered the famous saying, "A sharpened knife will never stop chopping wood." Therefore, overcome your problem of not "sharpening the knife" before "cutting wood", and seize the time to listen carefully to the teacher's wonderful guidance that is about to end.

After learning what the teacher taught, it will be much easier to start solving problems, and you will no longer be "stranded" when encountering difficult problems. Only later did I understand the true meaning of "a sharpened knife never fails to chop wood".

Now I have not only learned to "sharpen the knife", but also understand the importance of "sharpening the knife". In the future of life, "sharpening the knife and chopping firewood" will always accompany me and inspire me.