Literature Reference: The house becomes noble with planted bamboo, yet the family grows poor from buying books. Source from 'Ji Yin Yaopan'.
书: Books, repositories of knowledge, embody wisdom. They express art and literature, convey profound thoughts, facilitate emotional expression, and are adorned with literary elegance.
贫: Poverty (in contrast to "wealth").
Meaning: Being poor from buying books reflects a relentless pursuit of knowledge and wisdom, undeterred by material hardship.