知我者我为何忧不知我者我为何求
[zhī wŏ zhĕ wŏ wéi hé yōu bù zhī wŏ zhĕ wŏ wéi hé qiú]
A traditional-style expression reflecting Confucian philosophy about understanding: it questions why one would worry or seek recognition from those who don't know them, if the ones who do already appreciate them.