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- "Sung intimates how, though there is sincerity in ones contention, "
- "he will yet meet with opposition and obstruction; but if he cherish "
- "an apprehensive caution, there will be good fortune, while, if he "
- " must prosecute the contention to the (bitter) end, there will be "
- "evil. It will not be advantageous to see the great man; it will "
- "not be advantageous to cross the great stream."
- " "
- "1. The first line, divided, shows its subject not perpetuating the "
- "matter about which (the contention is). He will suffer the small "
- "(injury) of being spoken against, but the end will be fortunate. "
- " "
- "2. The second line, undivided, shows its subject unequal to the "
- "contention. If he retire and keep concealed (where) the "
- "inhabitants of his city are (only) three hundred families, he "
- "will fall into no mistake. "
- " "
- "3. The third line, divided, shows its subject keeping in the old "
- "place assigned for his support, and firmly correct. Perilous as "
- "the position is, there will be good fortune in the end. Should "
- " he perchance engage in the king's business, he will not "
- " (claim the merit of) achievement. "
- " "
- "4. The fourth line, undivided, shows its subject unequal to the "
- "contention. He returns to (the study of Heaven's) ordinances, "
- "changes (his wish to contend), and rests in being firm and correct. "
- "There will be good fortune."
- " "
- "5. The fifth line, undivided, shows its subject contending;-and "
- " with great good fortune."
- " "
- "6. The topmost line, undivided, shows how its subject may have the "
- "leathern belt conferred on him (by the sovereign), and thrice it "
- "shall be taken from him in the morning. "
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- " Heaven arises above but water must flow downwards. Conflicts can"
- " be avoided if careful thought is given, at the beginning, to"
- " define relationships."
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