“It’s better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books.” When Michelle, the present American first lady, quoted(引用) this old Chinese saying in her speech at Beijing University, it has caused heated discussions among students. Different opinions can be heard in different ways.
Some students think we get a lot from books. Firstly, by reading books, we know how everything works and understand nature better. Secondly, books make ourselves full of different thoughts. Thirdly, many great people share their failure and success with us in books to help us face our own challenges.
However, some other students prefer to travel outside. Through traveling, we can understand the world better with our own eyes. What’s more, to feel different cultures is necessary for us to open our eyes. Finally, getting in touch with more people can improve our communicating skills.
In my opinion, books provide us with basic knowledge and others’ experience, while traveling lets us feel the real world. More real feelings and real creations help improve ourselves and the whole world