Original Text:
子曰兴于诗立于礼成于乐
Translation:
Other Translations:
The Master said, “Find inspiration in the Odes, take your place through ritual, and achieve perfection with music.”
Confucius, & Slingerland, E. (2003). Analects: With selections from traditional commentaries. Hackett Publishing.
The Master said, Get your start with the Odes; acquire a firm standing through ritual; complete the process with music.
Confucius, & Watson, B. (2007). The Analects of Confucius. Columbia University Press.