These are 6 episodes of videos featuring a selection of classics quoted by Chinese President Xi Jinping in his speeches. This video series provides insight into the classic quotes from a linguistic and cultural perspective. The quotes from the greatest Chinese minds are not only a good reference to understand Xi's governing philosophy, but also help to comprehend the essence of traditional Chinese culture.
Episode 2: 學如弓弩，才如箭鏃
The relationship between knowledge and ability has long been a topic of great Chinese thinkers. Chinese President Xi Jinping quotes “Sequel to Discourses on Poetry”, the “Xu Shi Pin” to demonstrate his understanding towards this issue. “學如弓弩，才如箭鏃”“Learning is the bow, while competence is the arrow.” What does the sentence mean? Click the video and find out!
Classics Quoted by Xi: Episode 1 誰言寸草心
Classics Quoted by Xi: Episode 3 才者，德之資也；德者，才之帥也
Classics Quoted by Xi: Episode 4 水能載舟，亦能覆舟
