The ancient people’s famous sayings about reading are as follows:

1. The breadth of learning lies in being tireless, and being tireless lies in solid determination.

Translation: The profundity of knowledge lies in not being tired of learning, and not being tired of learning lies in having a firm goal.

2. Read tens of thousands of volumes, and write like a master.

Translation: If you read a lot, your writing will flourish, as if you have divine help.

3. If a person does not learn, he is still standing in front of the wall.

Translation: If a person does not learn, he is like standing facing a wall, unable to see anything.

4. Learning without converting is not learning.

Translation: Learning knowledge but not being able to apply it flexibly cannot be called learning.

5. Read it a hundred times, and its meaning will become apparent.

Translation: Reading must be repeated many times in order to understand the meaning of the book.