"The depth of knowledge is not the most terrible thing, but the short-sightedness of ambition. "This sentence reveals a profound truth, that is, the key to the pursuit of knowledge lies in inner firmness and perseverance, not just the accumulation of knowledge.
Sun Jing of the Han Dynasty, the great scholar, is a vivid interpretation of this truth. From a young age, he was obsessed with learning and aspired to become a learned man. He loved knowledge and read late into the night every night. However, long hours of reading can inevitably make people feel sleepy, and Sun Jing is no exception. Whenever he woke up from his sleep, he always felt deep regret for his negligence.
One day, while he was pondering in his study, his gaze inadvertently rested on the beams. At that moment, a unique thought flashed through his mind. He found a rope and tied one end to the beam of the house and the other end to his hair. Whenever drowsiness hits, as long as he lowers his head slightly, the rope will pull his hair, bringing instant pain and thus driving away drowsiness.
This unique approach enabled Sun Jing to always remain sober and focused in his studies, and his perseverance and persistence eventually won the reward of knowledge. He was well-versed in the past and the present, and his knowledge was profound, and he became a highly respected university scholar.
Sun Jing's story tells us that there is no shortcut to learning, and only with firm ambition and unremitting efforts can we go to the other side of success. On the road to study, there are no so-called stupid people, only people who are unwilling to put in the effort. As long as we are willing to pay and persevere, we will be able to reap the fruits of knowledge.