Classic Chinese translation of "How to Read": When reading a book, I must first read it thoroughly, so that the sentences in the book seem to come from my mouth. Then, I think carefully so that the meaning in the book is just like what I imagined, so that reading will be fruitful. If there is any difficulty in the article, or there are different interpretations, you should think about it with an open mind and calmly, do not explain it hastily, and decide what is right or wrong.
First assume a statement of your own, and then think about it based on the article to verify whether the idea is smooth. So for those unreasonable statements, you have already given in without waiting to talk to others. If you then use everyone's words to refute each other, and then seek sound truths to verify right and wrong, then what seems to be right is actually wrong, and will be denied by publicly recognized statements and cannot be established. Stop slowly and observe the development and changes with a calm mind. For example, when attacking hard wood, attack its easy parts first and then attack its key points. For example, when untying the tangled ropes, if there is any confusion, leave it there for the time being and deal with it slowly.
The original text of "The Method of Reading" in classical Chinese:
In general, to read a book, you must first read it thoroughly so that all the words come out of your mouth, and then think carefully to make all the meanings If it comes from my heart, then I can achieve it. As for the doubts about the meaning of the text and the different opinions, you should also be modest and considerate, and do not make hasty choices among them. Let one statement become a statement by itself first, and then follow its meaning to test its clarity. This is especially true for those who are unreasonable, and they will succumb to themselves without looking at other statements. Again, if we use various theories to challenge each other, and seek to find the basis of their rationale, and to examine their right and wrong, then those who seem to be right and wrong will also be defeated by the public opinion and cannot be established. Walk slowly but stand still, quietly watching the movement, like attacking a strong tree, first the easy ones and then the program. If you untie a messy rope and find something unreasonable, leave it alone and sort it out.