CH'IEN - MODESTY
Commentary: Modesty is successful. The superior man succeeds in his works.
Image: Mountains in the earth symbolize modesty. Thus the superior man takes from the overblown, gives to the needy, balancing things out.

1. Truly modest, the superior man may cross the great river. Good fortune follows.
2. Modesty reveals itself naturally. Rectitude leads to good fortune.
3. Cleaving to merit and modesty, the superior man achieves good ends. This is auspicious.
4. Modesty is always an admirable quality.
5. He does not boast of his wealth in front of his neighbors. It is advantageous to invade. Everything will work to his advantage.
6. Modesty reveals itself. It is advantageous to set an army to overrunning cities and