If things are not going well, be reserved and act with great caution. It's possible that an antagonistic force has been aroused against you, causing everything you do to be misunderstood. Avoid challenging this force, friend; that would only bring about hatred and retaliation. On the other hand, avoid the appearance of capitulation, which could allow the force to gather strength against you. Maintain your reserve and caution, and lose yourself either in solitude, or in the tumult of the crowd. Don't make yourself a sitting duck.
