【原文】

子曰：〝興于詩，立于禮，成于樂。〞

【參考譯文】

孔子說：〝《詩經》使我富於聯想力，禮儀幫助立足於社會，音樂陶冶我的性情。〞

【English Translation】

Confucius said: "The book of songs gives me understanding, the rites help me to find my stand, and music helps me to regulate my temperament."