The importance of practice is emphasized in the relationship between books and practice. Only by "practice" can we turn book knowledge into practical knowledge and play the guiding role of what we have learned in practice.
The original text is as follows:
Read to my son on winter nights.
Song dynasty: Lu you
The ancients learned nothing, and it takes time to grow old.
What you get on paper is so shallow that you never know what you have to do.
Translation:
The ancients spared no effort in learning, worked hard when they were young, and achieved nothing when they were old.
After all, the knowledge gained from books is not perfect. If you want to know things thoroughly, you must practice it yourself.
Extended data:
"The ancients learned nothing and achieved something." Praise the ancient people's hard-working spirit and learning difficulty. It shows that only when you develop good study habits and lay a good foundation can you achieve something in the future. The poet warned his son to seize the good time, work hard while he is young, and don't let his youth be wasted.
"I think it's an armchair strategist. I don't know if it should be done." Emphasize the importance of learning where kungfu should go. It is important to study knowledge tirelessly and persistently, but it is not enough, because it is only book knowledge and a summary of previous practical experience. It is not an armchair strategist, but "hands-on". Book knowledge is the summary of predecessors' practical experience, and whether it can conform to the situation here and now remains to be tested by practice. Only through personal practice can we turn the knowledge in books into our own practical skills.