#hetalia rewatch

Fun Fact: The writing here is taken from the Analects of Confucius, in traditional Chinese characters. It’s a little out of order, and some of the characters used are actually simplified Chinese (not in existence at the time), but it’s a nice little touch!

Translation: 

The Master said: “Isn't it a pleasure to study and practice what you have learned? Isn't it also great when friends visit from distant places? If people do not recognize me and it doesn't bother me, am I not a noble man?”

You Zi said: “There are few who have developed themselves filially and fraternally who enjoy offending their superiors. Those who do not enjoy offending superiors are never troublemakers. The noble man concerns himself with the fundamentals. Once the fundamentals are established, the proper way appears. Are not filial piety and obedience to elders fundamental to the actualization of fundamental human goodness?”