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"In Thai (we see) the little gone and the great come. (It "
"indicates that) there will be good fortune, with progress and "
"success. "
" "
"1. The first line, undivided, suggests the idea of grass pulled up "
"and bringing with it other stalks with whose roots it is connected. "
"Advance (on the part of its subject) will be fortunate. "
" "
"2. The second line, undivided, shows one who can bear with the un- "
"cultivated, will cross the Ho without a boat, does not forget the "
"distant, and has no (selfish) friendships. Thus does he prove him- "
"self acting in accordance with the course of the due Mean. "
" "
"3. The third line, undivided, shows that, while there is no state of "
"peace that is not liable to be disturbed, and no departure (of evil "
"men) so that they shall not return, yet when one is firm and correct, "
"as he realises the distress that may arise, he will commit no error. "
"There is no occasion for sadness at the certainty (of such recurring "
"changes); and in this mood the happiness (of the present) may be "
"(long) enjoyed. "
" "
"4. The fourth line, divided, shows its subject fluttering (down);-"
"not relying on his own rich resources, but calling in his neighbours. "
"(They all come) not as having received a warning, but in the"
" sincerity (of their hearts). "
" "
"5. The fifth line, divided, reminds us of (king) Ti-yi's (rule about "
"the) marriage of his younger sister. By such a course there is "
"happiness and there will be great good fortune. "
" "
"6. The sixth line, divided, shows us the city wall returned into the "
"moat. It is not the time to use the army. (The subject of the line) "
"may indeed announce his orders to the people of his own city; but "
"however correct and firm he may be, he will have cause for regret."
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" When the influences of heaven and earth combine all things are"
" possible. To achieve success, however, this infinity of prospects"
" must be approached in an orderly fashion. To promote full development"
" the right actions must be synchronized with the laws of nature."
""