24. Scholars must have time to study if they are going to be wise; they must be relieved of other responsibilities.
25. How can a farmhand gain knowledge, when his only ambition is to drive the oxen and make them work, when all he is able to talk about is livestock?
26. He takes great pains to plough a straight furrow and will work far into the night to feed the animals.
27. It is the same with the artist and the craftsman, who work night and day engraving precious stones, carefully working out new designs. They take great pains to produce a lifelike image, and will work far into the night to finish the work.