The meaning of reading is not simply to distinguish words, but to sublimate the mind. Pushkin said: "The influence of people is short and weak, while the influence of books is extensive and far-reaching." Reading is very important, so why do you think reading is important? What is the meaning of reading?
Reading is the foundation of our life. Ouyang Xiu once said: "Learning is the first thing to stand on, and learning is based on reading." The shallowest reading is to learn the basic way of dealing with people. The famous Saint Amethyst is an enlightening book to explain how to be a man.
Benevolence, courtesy, faithfulness, filial piety, love for parents, respect for teachers, respect for brothers and friends, and diligence and curiosity are all simple and clear principles in the book. From ordinary people to important ministers of the monarch, people will be criticized for not reading and being illiterate. Zhu Youxiao, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, was an emperor who had never read a book. It is ridiculous to trust eunuchs and ignore state affairs. Therefore, reading is the foundation of a person's foothold in society.
Reading is the way to cultivate one's morality. Reading is not only to read other people's thoughts, but also to achieve yourself. The changes brought about by reading are often great. Monroe, the general of Soochow, was brave and good at fighting, but was criticized for not reading. He was persuaded by Sun Quan, the monarch, and began to study. Later, he made amazing progress, which made Lu Su gasp in admiration, and there was an allusion of "not being with me for three days".
A military commander, through reading, makes wise people sit up and take notice, which is enough to see how much benefit reading brings to people. Therefore, reading is the most effective and convenient way to cultivate one's morality.
Reading is spiritual food. Reading allows us to observe the writer's spiritual world. Emerson, an American scholar, regards reading as spiritual magic. Pushkin also said: "Reading is learning, and it is interesting to follow the thoughts of great men."
We go to study, enjoy the spiritual comfort brought by reading and appreciate the profound thoughts of great men. It is necessary to nourish people's growth, because only people with high ideological awareness can live a full and free life.
In short, reading is very important, reading is the foundation of our life, reading can cultivate our body and mind, reading can nourish our spirit. Books can fill many gaps in our lives. Let's enrich our days and read books from now on!