The Dedication of Confucius

孔子年少時以勤奮好學著稱，並在晚年深入研究《周易》。他反覆閱讀，甚至磨斷了三次牛皮繩，仍不滿足於已有的理解，展現了刻苦精神的重要性。這段故事告訴我們，即使是聰明的人，沒有刻苦精神也難以成為有學問的人。

At what age was Confucius already known for his vast knowledge?

• Fifteen

• Seventeen

• Twenty

• Twenty-five

What material were books made of during Confucius's time?

• Paper

• Papyrus

• Stone tablets

• Bamboo strips

How many times did Confucius read the 'I Ching' to fully understand it?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• Four times

What happened to the leather cords binding the bamboo strips of the 'I Ching'?

• They broke and were replaced three times

• They were replaced once

• They were stolen

• They remained intact

What lesson does Confucius's dedication to learning teach us?

• Intelligence is innate and cannot be developed

• Perseverance and hard work are essential for gaining knowledge

• Reading a book once is enough to master it

• Only young people can learn effectively