培根《论读书》:
some books are to be read only in parts; others to be read, but not curiously; and some few to be ready wholly, and with diligence and attention.
有的书,只读部分章节;有的书,只是泛览而已;有的书,则须从头至尾,细细读去,一丝不苟。
原文:
Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested; that is some books are to be read only in parts; others to be read, but not curiously; and some few to be ready wholly, and with diligence and attention.
有的书可浅尝辄止;有的书可囫囵吞枣;只有少数的书,需咀嚼消化。换言之,有的书,只读部分章节;有的书,只是泛览而已;有的书,则须从头至尾,细细读去,一丝不苟。