《北史·列传·卷五十一》
自古国家的安危兴亡，无不由教化所定。 教化，贵在能够鼓动淳厚的风尚，传播祥和的气息，布施道德的恩泽，昭示朴素的习气。
夫化者，贵能扇之以淳风，浸之以太和，被之以道德，示之以朴素。
Since ancient times, the safety and prosperity of a country are all determined by education. Education is valuable because it can stimulate honest traditions, spread harmonious atmosphere, bestow the grace of morality, and show simple habits.