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: 学如弓弩，才如箭镞
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. “学如弓弩，才如箭镞”“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 谁言寸草心
Classics Quoted by Xi: Episode 3 才者，德之资也；德者，才之帅也
Classics Quoted by Xi: Episode 4 水能载舟，亦能覆舟
