Source: Yu "Ancient and Modern Scholars, Persuasion"
Abstract: There is a road to diligence in Shushan, and there is no limit to learning from the sea. The master leads the door and practices on his own. Practice makes perfect, and diligence is good at it.
Translation:
On the road to study, there is no shortcut, and there is no boat sailing with the wind. "Diligence" and "assiduousness" are essential if you want to learn more and more knowledge from the vast amount of books and knowledge. The master will guide you to practice correctly, but you still have to work hard on your own. Practice makes perfect method, and diligence makes perfect.
Extended data:
On the road to study, there is no shortcut, and there is no boat sailing with the wind. "Diligence" and "assiduousness" are essential if you want to learn more and more knowledge from the vast amount of books and knowledge. This poem can be used as a motto to inspire generations of young people. Even if you are not smart in your studies, you will gain something and succeed only if you are diligent and persistent.
This sentence is also included in Zengguang Xianwen, a famous academic saying, which aims to encourage people to read more books and not be afraid of hardship. Only by working hard can they succeed.