Knowledge is power. —Francis Bacon, British philosopher

知识就是力量。 —弗朗西斯·培根，英国竹学家

Natural abilities are like natural plants that need pruning¹ by study. —Francis Bacon, British philosopher

天然的能力犹如天然的植物，需要通过学习来精心修剪。 —弗朗西斯·培根，英国哲学家

Reading makes a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man. —Francis Bacon, British philosopher

读书使人充实，谈话使人敏捷，写作使人准确。 —弗朗西斯·培根，英国哲学家

The empty vessels² make the greatest sound. —William Shakespeare, British dramatist

满瓶不响，半瓶咣当。 —威廉·莎士比亚，英国剧作家

Activity is the only road to knowledge.—George Bernard Shaw, British dramatist

行动是通往知识的唯一道路。 —乔治·箫伯纳，英国剧作家