"Hengrong is Diligent and Untiring"
From "Book of the Later Han Dynasty: Biography of Huan Rong and Ding Hong"
At that time, Hengrong encountered an extraordinary incident, and his name was different from that of his fellow clan members. Heng Yuanqing's colleagues were hungry, thirsty and trapped, but Heng Rong kept studying hard. Yuan Qing laughed at Heng Rong and said, "You are just wasting your efforts. When can you use them again?" Heng Rong smiled and did not respond. he. When he did it too often, Yuan Qing sighed: "I am as short-sighted as a farmer. I never expected that learning could have such benefits!"
"Song Taizong's Study of Books"
When Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty was in power, there was a man named Wang Zhu who said, "It's not clear that he learned a certain style of calligraphy and learned its methods well." Wang Zhu in Korea Lin Yuan serves as a clerk. When the emperor was not dealing with political affairs, he also liked to practice calligraphy. He sent his servants several times to show Wang Zhu his calligraphy. Wang Zhu said every time that it was not good, so Taizong worked hard to copy and learn. Later (Taizong) When I asked Wang Zhu about calligraphy, Wang Zhu still said as before (calligraphy is not good). Someone asked him about his intention. Wang Zhu said: "Although the writing is good, if it is agreed so quickly, I am afraid that the emperor will no longer pay attention (to calligraphy). After that, the emperor's calligraphy was exquisite and surpassed the ancients, and everyone in the world was impressed by it." I think this is the benefit of Wang's advice.
"A man must be knowledgeable"
It means that to be superior to others, knowledge and learning must be the guarantee.
This is what Fang Xuanling said to Emperor Taizong, admonishing him to learn as an emperor.
"Five Mistakes in Reading"
Yuan Wenqing of the Qing Dynasty (never known. There was a Yuan Wenqing in the Qing Dynasty, but it was not until Yuan Jiang (also known as Wentao) once said: "I made five mistakes in reading when I was a child: browsing in general but not having much choice, so that the problem is that I know a lot but have no key points; I like the ancients' Always be conservative in words, deeds, and thoughts, and dare not look far away. This problem is that the doctrine is orthodox but there is no creativity; the collection of materials and notes are too rigid, and the beginning of a material is always changed before it is finished. This problem is that the study is in vain; hearing and hearing The problem of always learning and imitating other people's strengths immediately is unrealistically pursuing too high goals; if one likes to learn to write but fails to retain the manuscript, this problem is very serious
"Yan" Hui is eager to learn"
Hui ① was twenty-nine years old, his hair was all white and the fleas ② died. Confucius cried in mourning and said, "Since I have returned, my disciples will become closer to each other." Duke Ai of Lu asked, "Which of my disciples loves to learn?" Confucius said to him, "Those who have the appearance of returning love to learn, and do not tolerate anger. ⑦. Unfortunately, he died in a short life, and now he is dead."
(Selected from "Historical Records")
[Note]
①Reply: Yan. Hui, also known as Yan Yuan. ②Flea: Same as "Morning". ③Mourning (t^ng): Extreme sorrow. ④ Disciples become closer: students become closer. ⑤ Duke Ai of Lu: King of the State of Lu. ⑥Move: transfer. ⑦2: Repeat. ⑧Death: Same as "nothing".
[Translation]
Yan Hui was 29 years old, his hair was all white, and he died prematurely. Confucius cried very sadly for Yan Hui and said: "Since I had Yan Hui, my students have become closer to me." Duke Ai of Lu asked (Confucius): "Who is the most learned among (your) students?" Confucius replied Said: "There was a man named Yan Hui who was the most studious. (He) never took out his temper on others and never made the same mistakes again. Unfortunately, he died at a young age. There is no one as studious as Yan Hui. )"