The great question which, in all ages, has disturbed mankind, and brought on them the greatest part of their mischiefs, has been, not whether there be power in the world, nor whence it came, but who should have it.

出自先秦《荀子·大略》。本，根本。礼以顺应人心为根本。说明制定礼仪制度的目的在于顺应人类希望社会井然有序、和谐稳定的心愿。

不是要无所畏惧，而是要克服恐惧并继续前进。