No matter how revolutionary people were, he said, they could not live without books. Without books, we would not understand the world; without books, we could not develop; without books, nature could not serve humanity.

Xinran
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  1. It is wise to admit one's wrongs because it creates room for correction.

  2. I will always appreciate those who made me go through rough times because without those, I wouldn't have the wisdom and power that lies within me now.

  3. From the sadness, learn something; from the happiness, learn something. From the setback, learn something and even from the success learn something. Never stop learning from any situation in life, for that is where the wisdom lies.

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  5. Never stop dreaming, wake up and chase your dreams.

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