The best quality in the world is reading.

Everyone’s temperament is difficult to change. Only reading can change the temperament.

Although he has not become famous in his studies, his personality has become elegant.

Keys to reading:

The first is ambition, the second is knowledge, and the third is perseverance.

(Note: discernment: discern and choose beneficial books.)

Everything in the world has both advantages and disadvantages.

Only reading is beneficial. But with less harm, reading a book will bring benefits to a book.

Reading a book for a day will bring benefits for a day.

Knowledge is the source of wisdom, and moral character is the foundation of career.

There is no greater happiness than reading, and nothing more important than teaching your children.

A fish out of water will die, and a man out of books will lose his soul.

(Note ‘Shensuo’: spirit is depressed.)

A gentleman’s pursuit of learning should be focused on his eyes, hidden in his heart, and practiced in his body.

The vision should be broad, and one should travel all over famous mountains and rivers.

The measurement should be broad, and the Five Classics and histories should be familiar with.

(Note on the 'Five Classics': Book of Songs, Book of Books, Book of Changes, Book of Rites, Spring and Autumn Annals.)

Reading and seeking truth must make your heart nod;

When you talk to people, you must make them nod.