Idleness is the enemy of the soul; and therefore the brethren ought to be employed in manual labor at certain times, at others, in devout reading.

  • -- Saint Benedict 圣本笃

懒惰是心灵的敌人;所以弟兄们,务要在所定的时候,为虔诚的读经,劳力人的工夫。

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A conventional good read is usually a bad read, a relaxing bath in what we know already. A true good read is surely an act of innovative creation in which we, the readers, become conspirators.

传统的好书通常是一本坏书,是我们已知的一个放松的沐浴。真正的好书无疑是一种创新的创造行为,在其中,我们,读者,成为同谋者。

A fresh mind keeps the body fresh. Take in the ideas of the day, drain off those of yesterday. As to the morrow, time enough to consider it when it becomes today.

新鲜的思想使身体保持新鲜。接受今天的想法,吸取昨天的。至于明天,当它变成今天的时候,要有足够的时间去考虑它。

If you read a lot of books you are considered well read. But if you watch a lot of TV, you're not considered well viewed.

如果你读了很多书,你就被认为读得很好。但是如果你看很多电视,你就会被认为没有被很好地观看。

You know, Lisa, for the longest time, did not sing.

你知道,丽莎,很长一段时间没有唱歌。