1. Experienced people use two eyes to read. One eye sees the words on the paper, and the other eye sees the back of the paper. ——Goethe's "Goethe's Quotes"
Meaning: Reading requires not only literal understanding, but also connection with reality and in-depth understanding. Only by connecting with reality, connecting with life, and combining sensory gains with rational understanding can you truly reach an unprecedented height, or even reach the pinnacle. Goethe wanted to warn us that those who study hard are nerds who will only follow what is written and even add superfluous information, making them the laughing stock of everyone.
2. Reading a good book is talking to many noble people. ——Goethe's "Goethe's Quotes"
Meaning: When you read a good book, it seems that you can know the author's inner thoughts, as if you are having a conversation with him, and you are constantly in contact with these noble people. We can feel and be infected by countless noble personalities and noble souls, so that our souls can be purified and benefit from them.
3. A person not only relies on everything he is born with, but also relies on everything he gets from learning to cultivate himself. ——Goethe's "Goethe's Quotes"
Meaning: People do not determine their wealth by birth. Study hard, and the knowledge you learn is always your own wealth, and no one can take it away.
4. Knowledge alone is not enough, you must also apply it; desire alone is not enough, you must also act. ——Goethe's "Goethe's Quotes"
Meaning: After reading and acquiring knowledge, we must also be able to apply it flexibly. Desire alone is not enough, we must also put it into practical action.
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Other reading quotes:
1. Work hard at reading and be at ease in writing. ?——Cheng Duanli of the Yuan Dynasty, "Yearly Schedule for Studying in Cheng's Family School"
Meaning: If you work hard on reading, you will save effort on writing articles.
2. What do you want from reading? Will make common sense. ?——Zhang Weiping's "Selected Poems and Essays of Zhang Weiping" in the Qing Dynasty
Meaning: ?What do you seek from reading? It is to use the knowledge learned to understand things.
3. The method of reading is to proceed step by step, read thoroughly and think carefully. ?——"The Essentials of Reading" by Zhu Xi of the Southern Song Dynasty
Meaning: The method of reading is to take your time and proceed bit by bit. Read it several times and think more when you encounter problems.
4. Read it a hundred times, and its meaning will become apparent. ——"Three Kingdoms·Wei Zhi·Wang Su Zhuan" written by Chen Shou of the Jin Dynasty
Meaning: After reading it a hundred times, you will naturally understand the meaning of the book. It means that the book must be read carefully to truly understand it.