Although Qian Sigong grew up wealthy and wealthy, he had few hobbies. translation of this sentence

Although Qian Sigong was born in a wealthy family, he did not have any bad hobbies.

From: Song Dynasty writer Ouyang Xiu's "Three Shang"

Original text: Although Qian Sigong grew up wealthy, he had few hobbies. When he was in Xiluo, a member of the Changyu family said: "I only like reading in my life. I read classics and history when I sit down, novels when I lie down, and short poems when I go to the toilet. I can't even finish reading in an instant."

Xie Xishen also He said: "The Duke of Song Dynasty was in the History Academy. Every time he went to the toilet, he would carry a book with him and recite it loudly. He heard it from far and near, and he also studied it diligently." Yu Yin said about Xi Shen: "Most of the articles I wrote in my life are in "Three things are on the horse, on the pillow, and on the toilet." This is especially true for Si'er.

Translation: Although Qian Sigong was born in a wealthy family, he had no hobbies. In Luoyang, Xijing, I once told my subordinate officials: I only like reading in my life. I read classics and history books when I sit down, read various miscellaneous books while lying on the bed, and read short poems and poems when I go to the toilet.

I probably never put down the book for even a moment. Xie Xishen also said: Song Gongchui, who was also in the History Academy, always carried a book under his arm whenever he went to the toilet. His reciting voice was clear and could be heard from far and near. He was also so eager to learn. I then told Xie Xishen: "Most of the articles I have written in my life were written on the 'three places', that is, on horseback, on pillows, and on the toilet seat. Maybe it is just because these are the only times when I can conceive."

Extended information:

The author introduces the reading stories of Qian Weiyan and Song Shou, and adds his own writing experience of "Three Shang". The purpose is to tell us: success comes from hard work and hard work. Only by concentrating your energy can you achieve something.

Qian Weiyan is erudite and capable of writing. He has made great achievements in literary creation and is a key poet of "Xikun style". He liked to recruit scribes and reward those who were less advanced. In his later years, when he stayed in Xijing, he was very helpful to Ouyang Xiu, Mei Yaochen and others. His works are now preserved as "The Story of the King of the Family" and "The Legacy of Jinpo".