"A gentleman has three fears: fear of destiny, fear of adults, and fear of the words of saints. I don't know my fate, but I'm not afraid of it. I am insulting adults and saints. "

Confucius believed in destiny, and thought that heaven and earth, like people and kings, could reward good and punish evil and determine the rise and fall of society.

Adults are Zhou Tianzi and princes of various countries, and sage's words refer to the inquiry of ancient books handed down by Zhou Wengong.

"The significance of serving the people and staying away from ghosts and gods can be described as clear."