436 Arhat Cittārthasiddhi (Pure Heart Observation)
Jade, without carving and polishing, cannot become a beautiful treasure. Flower branches, without pruning, cannot be splendid. Humans are the wisest of all creatures because they have the ability to learn. Reading can effectively elevate the realm of life.
For those who receive this verse, one is surely not fond of learning and does not read. People cannot experience everything and know everything. Intelligent people know how to gain wisdom and experience from books, with little input and much return. Why doesn't the recipient try to experience the benefits of reading and the joy of opening a book?