讀書破萬卷，下筆如有神。 In reading he exhausted the myriad of books, and when he put his pen to paper it seemed as if there was a peculiar vigor or spirit (in his productions.) 筆落驚風雨，詩成泣鬼神。 When he put his pen to paper, he frightened the wind and rain; and when his verse completed, be caused 鬼神 spiritual beings to weep. |