不學詩,無以言。
If you do not study the Odes, you will not be fit to converse with others. --- the significant influence of the Odes in the construction of cultural identity among the pre-Qin aristocracy of China. #論語#Confucius
君子畏天命,畏大人,畏聖人之言。#論語#confucius
The superior man must respect his heavenly mission, listen to and live out the purpose of Heaven by caring for and improving life.