1. "Poem to Encourage Learning"

Author: Yan Zhenqing (Tang Dynasty)

It is the time for men to study when the lights are on at three o'clock and the chickens are on at five o'clock.

Black-haired people don’t know how to study early, and white-haired people regret studying late.

Translation: The southern Fujian proverb "the lights are on at the third watch and the chickens are on at the fifth watch" means that hard-working people and diligent students are still working and studying in the middle of the night, and the lights are still on at the third watch. , turned off the lights and lay down for a short rest, the rooster crowed at the fifth watch, and these hard-working people had to get up and get busy again.

2. "Scholar Bai's Thatched Cottage"

Author: Du Fu? (Tang Dynasty)

The scholar in Bishan burned the silver fish, but the white horse walked to the deep rock dwelling. Ancient people have used it for three winters, and now they have opened more than ten thousand volumes when they were young.

The clear clouds cover the house, and the autumn water floats down the steps and breaks through the canal. Wealth must come from hard work, and a man must read five cars of books.

Translation: The war of the Anshi Rebellion caused Bai Xueshi to lose his official position. In the past, he used to participate in government affairs and outspokenly advise others. He built a thatched hut in the steep green mountains and lived in seclusion here. But he still studied hard like Dongfang Shuo, a writer in the Han Dynasty. Although he was young, he was already successful in his studies. Looking outside the thatched cottage, the auspicious clouds gather as densely as the hood of a car, and the autumn water flows along the road like a torrent of water rushing through a canal. Since ancient times, prosperity and wealth must come from hard work. A wise man should read a lot of books like Bachelor Bai in order to gain fame.

3. "Winter Night Reading Shows Ziyu"

Author: Lu You? (Song Dynasty)

The ancients spared no effort in learning, and their skills were only achieved when they were young and old.

What you have learned on paper will eventually make you realize it, but you will definitely know that this matter must be carried out.

Translation: The ancients spared no effort in learning, and often did not achieve success until old age. After all, the knowledge gained from books is not perfect. If you want to deeply understand the truth, you must practice it yourself.

4. "Two Poems from Bailu Cave"

Author: Wang Zhenbai? (Tang Dynasty)

I am already deep in spring when I am reading, and every inch of time is worth an inch of gold.

It is not the Taoist who comes to make people laugh, Zhou Qing and Kong Sizheng are pursuing it.

Translation: Concentrate on reading, spring is over before you know it, and every inch of time is as precious as an inch of gold. If my thoughts were not interrupted by the appreciative laughter of passers-by, I would be delving deeply into the essence and teachings of Zhou Gong Confucius.

5. "Encouraging Learning"

Author: Meng Jiao (Tang Dynasty)

When you strike a stone, there is fire; if you don't strike it, there is no smoke. People only know when they learn, but it is unnatural if they do not learn.

Everything has its own destiny, and it is not me who is the best. Youth must be born early, how can one grow into a young man?

Translation: Only when the stone is hit will there be sparks; if not hit, not even a little smoke will come out. The same is true for people. Only through learning can we master knowledge; if we don't learn, knowledge will not fall from the sky. Everything must be practiced by yourself. The knowledge obtained by others cannot replace your own talents.

You should work hard as early as possible during your youth. Can a person remain a "youngster" forever?